Young Lawyers Division

Welcome to the Young Lawyers Division

With approximately 2,000 members, the Young Lawyers Division prides itself as being one of the most active organizations within the Bar. We encourage you to join one of our committees and participate in the numerous events we sponsor throughout the year. A list of the committees and the contact information for the officers and committee chairs is available by clicking the "Officers & Committees" link above. A schedule of Young Lawyers Division activities can be found by clicking the "Calendar" link above. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any member of the Young Lawyers Division leadership.

Who is a member of the Young Lawyers Division?

All members of the Utah State Bar in good standing under 36 years of age as well as members who have been admitted to their first state bar for less than five years, regardless of age, are automatically members of the Young Lawyers Division. Membership terminates automatically at the adjournment of the annual convention of the Utah State Bar following a member’s thirty-sixth birthday or the third anniversary of a member’s first state bar admission. There is no need to sign-up or pay dues to be a member of the Young Lawyers Division.

Spring Cleaning Clothing Drive!

During the month of June, the Young Lawyers' Division will be collecting new and lightly used

professional clothing to donate to the Road Home and Junior League’s job training and Women Helping Women programs;
toddler clothing to donate to the Family Support Center, an emergency shelter for children; and
prom gowns and accessories to distribute to the Cinderella Project.

You may drop off your donations at the collection sponsor at your law firm, at the Law and Justice Center, or at the participating dry cleaners indicated here>> (PDF). If you would like more information, please call Jenifer Tomchak, 801-257-7985

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

2007-2008 Section of the Year

The Young Lawyers Division was presented the 2007-2008 Section of the Year Award by Utah State Bar President V. Lowry Snow. Thank you to everyone in the Division who made this award possible.