Welcome new lawyers!
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All Illinois State Bar Association members have access to free trust accounting & billing software through Smokeball Bill (valued at $588 per user/per year).
Visit our Career Center for employment opportunities, to upload your resume and have it reviewed, get tips about interviewing, and more.
The ISBA proudly supports mentoring and acknowledges the value of having experienced lawyers provide professional guidance and share practical knowledge with new lawyers during the critical transition from law student to legal practitioner.
The Rural Practice Associate Fellows Program places graduating law students and new attorneys as permanent associates with rural practitioners.
Get to know the various players in the Illinois legal profession, from regulatory entities to support organizations.
Whether you’re launching your first law firm or focused on strengthening an established law business, this two-day, in-person event will give you the best practice tips and strategies for every stage of your professional journey.
The ISBA has many CLE programs of interest to new lawyers, including the exclusive Practice Ready series and the ISBA Basic Skills course. We offer a robust catalog of Free On-Demand CLE and new lawyers can also attend most programs for only $25!
Newly admitted attorneys have special requirements for your first year of admittance. The ISBA can help you meet those requirements for free! See your options and deadlines to fulfill those requirements.
Guide to Sentencing and Pretrial Release in Illinois: 2026Fully updated for 2026 with all the changes from the SAFE-T Act, including an expanded and up-to-date section on the pre-trial release provisions that took effect on Sept. 18, 2023.This essential guide for criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, and judges condenses everything you need to know before appearing at a sentencing or pre-trial release hearing.
The ISBA Young Lawyers Division serves as a resource for young lawyers practicing in Illinois to develop, enhance, and foster a balanced professional life. It consists of all ISBA members under age 37 and members admitted to practice under 7 years.
Each spring the Young Lawyers Division recognizes two outstanding young lawyers – one practicing outside Cook County and one within.
Sponsored by and for lawyer members of the Young Lawyers Division. Past winning articles can be found in the February issues of the Illinois Bar Journal. Find out more about the Lincoln Award Writing Contest.