The Civil Litigant's Right to Waive a Jury Trial: The Law and the Tea Leaves

A young lawyer, particularly those working in a small firm or in solo practice, will likely face this unique question: Should I advise my client to waive his or her right to a jury trial in this case, if the law allows it, and permit the judge to hear the evidence and render a verdict?  (More)

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Supreme Court Rule Changes, MoBar Materials, Make Helping Financially Needy Persons Easier
The Missouri Bar’s Young Lawyers’ Section in conjunction with the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has implemented the Disaster Legal Services (DLS) Program this past spring for the flooding in southeast and northeast Missouri and the tornadoes in southwest Missouri.  (How You Can Help/Resources) (News Release)

Law Day Essay Contest

Students were asked to respond to the following essay prompt: How do laws help or hurt a free society? First-place winners received $300 U.S. savings bonds, second-place winners received $200 U.S. savings bonds, and third-place winners received $150 U.S. savings bonds from The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers’ Section.   The winners were chosen by a committee of The Missouri Bar YLS.  (Winners/Essays)

2008 Poster/Essay Contest

The Missouri Bar Young Lawyers Section and the Missouri NEA Human Rights Committee sponsored the 2008 Martin Luther King Jr. Poster Contest for K-12 students. "Embracing Diversity: Increasing Our Unity through the Teachings of Martin Luther King Jr.” was the theme for the 2008 contest. (Full Story/View Posters)

What the YLS Does
Find out what the YLS does and how you can get involved! (More)

Have you registered for The Missouri Bar/Missouri Judicial Conference 2008 Annual Meeting? What are you waiting for? (More)

Continuing Legal Education Requirements, Including Requirement of Three Hours of Ethics Education within Twelve Months of Admission (More)

Important Notice!
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Mentoring Can Help You Succeed as a Lawyer


Are you ready to become the best lawyer you can be?  To do so will require you to use “all” of the tools in your tool box.  One such tool is the use of a wise, experienced mentor who is able and willing to help. For more information, contact The Missouri Bar Mentoring Program at 573-638-2262. (More)

Lawyer Placement
The Missouri Bar helps lawyers find employment—and employers find lawyers—through the Lawyer Placement Service. The service is provided at no cost to lawyers and employers. (View Job Postings)