YLDNews

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Young Lawyers Division

2016 Articles

Resume tips: How to maximize your chances of getting hired By Justin Green December 2016 Some tips to boost your resume and maximize your chances of landing that dream job.
Step-by-step civil juries in a nutshell By Hon. Jim Ryan & Hon. Joseph D. Panarese February 2016 An overview of the civil jury process.
Supreme Court Rule changes: 2015 end-of-year report By Hon. Lloyd A. Karmeier February 2016 A brief summary of the recent significant changes to the Illinois Supreme Court Rules.
Ten steps for successful conversations with difficult clients By Ken Stalkfleet December 2016 Difficult clients can pose an especially big challenge for young attorneys. Apply these steps to have more productive conversations with your clients and to improve your overall practice.
Ten tips for preparing for the bar exam By Jenna K. DiJohn December 2016 The author shares her tips and suggestions for getting ready for the bar exam.
Tips on handling your first court appearance By Jessica Durkin October 2016 Some useful advice to help you survive that first nerve-wracking experience.
Top 5 legal blogs you need to visit By Justin Green February 2016 Blogs are a great way to get information-- Here are the top five blogs you need to visit.
Upcoming changes to Illinois Child Support Law By Stephanie Tang August 2016 Illinois may soon join 39 other states in adopting an “Income Shares” model of child support, which would dramatically change how child support is calculated.
Using the cloud to streamline your practice and reduce IT costs By Tracy A. Brammeier April 2016 what if you spill coffee all over your computer, or a flood destroys the power cables, frying your hardware, and you haven’t backed up to your external hard drive in over a week? What if you need quick access to your files from another state, or need to contact your office while out of the country without racking up international charges?
YLD members gather at the 18th Annual YLD Holiday Party By Marie K. Sarantakis February 2016 A recap of the YLD's December fundraiser.