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Update from National Young Lawyers-CBA
National magazine roundtable
 YL-CBA was pleased to collaborate with National magazine and the national Member Services department on a live roundtable discussion, Inside the Bar 2013, at Dalhousie University.
Geared towards law students and moderated by past YL-CBA Chair and past Nova Scotia Branch President Jim Rossiter, the March 19 discussion featured lawyers from different backgrounds exploring trends, developments, and changes in the legal profession that affect students preparing to enter the field.
An edited transcript of the discussion will be included in National's 2013 student issue, to be published in September.
Professional development
 Looking to earn all of your PD credits over a two-day period while engaging with peers? Then you’ll want to attend the 2013 Canadian Legal Conference (CLC) in sunny Saskatoon, August 18-20.
YL-CBA will hold its annual Winning Advocacy PD session at the CLC. With an emphasis on the development of practical skills, this year’s program focuses on international commercial arbitration. More details and conference registration will be available in the spring.
2013 YL-CBA Pro Bono Award
 If you know a CBA young lawyer who’s doing great pro bono work, consider nominating her or him for the 2013 Young Lawyers-CBA Pro Bono Award. The winner receives a $500 cash prize, as well as travel and accommodations to accept the award at the CLC in Saskatoon. Last year’s winner was Chantal Desloges of Toronto (pictured).
The nominations deadline is June 1. To learn more, visit the award website.
Fall Directorate meeting
 Last November, YL-CBA section chairs from every province and territory came together in Montreal for the annual YL-CBA Directorate meeting to connect, share, and learn from each other’s experiences.
Highlights included an interactive session to align YL-CBA initiatives with the new CBA strategic plan, and the program exchange, where young lawyers discussed their local initiatives and received suggestions and feedback from the group.
The meeting allowed young lawyers to mingle over an evening wine and cheese reception sponsored by the Canadian Bar Insurance Association, followed by a lively dinner. A working breakfast was also sponsored by EA Canada. A special thanks to our sponsors. For the first time, several attendees were live-tweeting throughout the meeting.
Want to get involved?
Getting involved in YL-CBA activities is a great way to build your network and advance your career. To enroll in a local YL-CBA section, contact your CBA Branch.
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