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We are very excited to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website! Visit us at www.TCYLA.org.
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Volunteer with TCYLA
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County
4651 Ramey Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76105
TCYLA is excited to sponsor our first craft table for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County at the annual We Care event, organized by WRG - A Certified Herman Miller Dealership.
We’ll be kicking off the tradition with pine cone crafts, helping kids make Christmas Trees and Reindeer ornaments! We need volunteers to staff the craft table.
If you would like to participate or have any questions, please reach out to Spencer Mainka
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TCYLA Holiday Happy Hour
Thursday, December 16, 2021 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
T&P Tavern | 221 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Come network and celebrate the holidays with TCYLA! Generously sponsored by the TCBA Business Litigation Section
Please register here.
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In-Person and Virtual CLE Lunch
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 | 12:00 pm CST
Please join us for TCYLA's upcoming CLE Luncheon at Reata as we welcome a panel of Tarrant County Civil Judges to answer questions on “Lessons from the Bench: What Young Trial Lawyers Need to Know Before Practicing in Tarrant County.” This presentation will be offered both in-person at Reata and simulcast to members who are either unable or not ready to attend in person, and the recording will be made available on the TCYLA website.
This event will be in person and will be simulcast in a Zoom webinar format. After registering for the simulcast, you will receive an email confirmation with the Zoom webinar details and “Join Meeting” link. For questions, please contact laurensc@tarrantbar.org.
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UT Arlington Mock Trial Tournament
Friday, February 25, 2022 - Sunday, February 27, 2022
The University of Texas at Arlington will be hosting the AMTA Regional Mock Trial Tournament this year in-person. The Arlington Regional will involve nearly 250 students from 14 different colleges and universities across the country. Rounds will take place at the University of Texas at Arlington with the competition schedule as follows:
ROUND 1: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM on Friday, February 25, 2022
ROUND 2: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Saturday, February 26, 2022
ROUND 3: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM on Saturday, February 26, 2022
ROUND 4: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Sunday, February 27, 2022
Catered breakfast, lunch or dinner will be served before every round of competition. Up to three hours of CLE credit is available. If you would like to volunteer as a judge, please sign up here.
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TCYLA Lawyer Contact List for
TAMU Law Students
What would you go back and tell your 1L self? Were you the first in your family to attend law school? Were you overwhelmed by all the new fields of law you discovered? Did you wish you knew more lawyers you could ask questions to and seek advice from? Help students at Texas A&M University School of Law navigate their first year of law school by participating in the TCYLA Lawyer Contact List. This list will be made available to 1Ls in the coming months as a resource for them to reach out to lawyers to learn more about various fields of law or obtain advice about law school generally.
Enter your information here. If you have any questions, please contact Spencer Mainka.
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Volunteer Legal Opportunities
Phone Consult for a Veteran: Sign up here.
Volunteer for LegalLine: Most Thursdays from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Sign up here.
Volunteer with TLTV:
- Click here to submit what type of cases you could assist pro bono
- Click here to sign up to do a free phone consultation for a veteran
- Follow TLTV on social media using these links to stay in the know- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Emails
- Email Kayla Dailey for more information about ongoing volunteer opportunities.
Want to know more about volunteering with Tarrant County Volunteer Attorney Services? Click here.
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Want to be published in this newsletter?
TCYLA is incorporating members’ submissions into our monthly newsletter. This is a great way to get your name out there as well as your article! Please email Elizabeth Haslam to submit your piece and/or make further inquiries. All articles will be subject to review and approval by the TCYLA Board of Directors.
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TCYLA Member Benefits
TCYLA is beginning to offer recorded presentations and free CLEs, including a recent Wellness event featuring anxiety specialist Dr. Kathryn Soule, PhD, LPC, at TCYLA's E-Community.
While you are at the E-Community, take time to check out and update your profile in the TCYLA member directory. TCYLA's E-Community will be continually updated with new content and free CLEs throughout the year.
If you are not a member of TCYLA, you may now apply online here.
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