Wednesday, January 22, 2014

March 24: Washington State - Public Service Incentive Award Application Deadline (#probono)

Eager Young Lawyer,
Age 40-Something.
The WYLC Public Service Award encourages new and young lawyers to engage in public service activities. Part of the award is one free WSBA-CLE of your choice (typically up to six credits!)
The Rules:
  • You may apply if you are a licensed attorneys admitted to practice in Washington, in good standing and meet this definition of a young lawyer: Under the age of 36 or in the first five years of practice. (Yes, I was once a young lawyer in my 40s!) 
  • The WYLC Public Service Incentive Award subcommmittee considers applicant involvement or proposed involvement in pro bono and public service activities as described in RPC 6.1, including:
    • Volunteering with pro bono and/or public service programs
    • WSBA, ABA, or local bar association activities
    • Writing a blog post for NWSidebar and/or writing an article for NWLawyer.
Title:
Public Service Incentive Award (Quarterly)
When/Where:
  • March 24, 2014
  • Award recipients will be announced quarterly (December, March, June, September).
  • Applicants need only submit one application per year. Awardees may only recieve the award once during the WSBA fiscal year (October 1 - September 30).
  • Location: WSBA CLEs are presented in many locations throughout Washington State and on the web.
Credit:
One free WSBA-CLE of their choice (typically up to six credits).
By:
Washington Young Lawyer Committee
Cost:
No Charge.

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