Virginia State Bar

An agency of the Supreme Court of Virginia

Facebook Linked In You Tube Google Plus Twitter

Adjust Text Size:   A   A

Young Lawyers Conference

A Conference of the Virginia State Bar.

Professional Development Series

Professional Development ConferenceThe Professional Development Series (PDS) is a weekly podcast series devoted to our newly sworn in attorneys and young lawyers.  The PDS will present programs bringing basic skills training, introducing the business of the law, educating on mental health issues, and showcasing long term career options.  Programs will come from a variety of sources locally and from around the country.  If you are interested in contributing content, contact Julie Cook at jcook62@gmail.com and Kiana Noorishad at knoorishad@gmail.com.
 



Past Broadcasts

Enjoy past broadcasts of the Professional Development Series by topic area.  If you have trouble accessing a past broadcast or have any questions about the series, contact Julie Cook at jcook62@gmail.com and Kiana Noorishad at knoorishad@gmail.com.
 

 

Practice Skills
 

Appellate Advocacy

Bankruptcy Law

Civility and the Courtroom

Client Interviewing

Contract Drafting

Criminal Law

Discovery 101

Documents and Business Records: Introduction, Authentication, and Admissibility
(Part 1) (Part 2)

eDiscovery I

eDiscovery II

Exceptional Oral Presentations

Federal Administrative Law
 
Family Law

Hearsay Exception
 
How to Ask a Question

How to Avoid the Disciplinary System
 
Incorporating Pro Bono into Your Career

Legal Research
 
Personal Injury Law

Post-Conviction Habeas Relief

Potential Dilemmas and Ethical Considerations in Mental Health Law

Proceedings in Immigration Court: Seeking Relief from Deportation

Professionalism: Your Image to the Profession

Real Property Law

Social Media and Law Practice

Steps for Successful Writing

Trial Practice Fundamentals
 
Traffic Court Practice

Virginia Administrative Law
 
Wills, Trusts, and Estates
 

Physical and Mental Health

Mental Health Issues

Nonprofit Work Life Balance

Personal Finance

Career Development

Attorney Client Privilege in the United States and Foreign Jurisdictions
 
Balancing Work, Family, and Public Service
 
Becoming a Professor

Careers in Federal Government
 
Careers in State Government
 
Diverse Paths to the Bench: Becoming a Judge

Earning Your Stripes: The Nuts & Bolts of Networking

Entering Unknown Territory: Choosing a Career Path

Getting the Most Out of Your First Job

How to Be a Star Contributor

International Careers in Law
 
Making the Transition from Student to Attorney

Mediation Advocacy

Networking During the Holidays
 
Opportunities in a Changing Legal Market and a Guide to the Courts
 
Project Management

The Need for Pro Bono
 
Tips for Obtaining Your First Job

 Using the State and National Bars to Your Advantage
 

Business of Law

Charging and Getting Your Fee

Essentials of Social Media Policies

Ethics of Representing and Opposing the Disabled
 
Exceptional Customer (Client) Service

Financial Statements and Accounting

Introduction to Finance

Modern Legal Marketing

Nuts and Bolts of Running a Practice: What Every Practitioner Should Know (Even if You Have an Office Manager)
 
The Future of Law

50 Legal Tech Tips in 50 Minutes

Steps to Being a Successful Associate with Adam Gropper

Technology and Your Law Practice

 


Programming comes from the VSB Young Lawyers Conference, the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, and other sources with their permission.