YLS Events

Check back regularly for upcoming YLS events and opportunities to get involved!

The Young Lawyers Section of The Chicago Bar Association hosts many events and programs throughout the bar year designed to provide useful and relevant information along with networking opportunities for the new attorney. Information on upcoming events and opportunities are detailed below.

Click here to see an upcoming list of Young Lawyers Section seminars and committee meetings in a searchable format. 

Summer Associate, Interns and Law Clerk Event: July 16, 3:30-6:00 PM at the CBA Building (321 S. Plymouth Court)
Are you in Chicago for a summer associate position, internship or clerkship? Take advantage of this opportunity with the CBA that will provide valuable experience, insights into practicing the law in the Chicagoland community, and exposure to early networking that will help jumpstart your career with your firm. Meet and mingle with fellow summer associates, interns, and CBA leaders across the legal profession. Register here!

All Bar Social: August 26, 5:00-7:00 PM at Hubbard Inn (110 W. Hubbard Street)
This unique events bring together the entire Chicago legal community to enable lawyers, law students, and judges to network and socialize at the same event. The August 2025 event featured 24 of Illinois' bar associations and alumni associations - take advantage of this opportunity to meet hundreds of other practicing attorneys and law students looking to get involved! Purchase tickets here.

YLS Monthly Socials: Second Wednesdays of the Month, 5:00-7:00 PM at Moe's Cantina River North (155 W Kinzie Street)
Kick back and meet up with YLS members at these informal monthly socials! Free drink tickets available on a first-come first-serve basis. Scheduled dates include August 12, September 9, October, 14, and November 11. 

YLS Monthly Spotify Playlist
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