New York State Bar Association — Young Lawyers Section
2027 edition · New York City · New York State
NYSBA Outstanding Young Lawyer Award
Nomination
Sunday, November 15, 2026
17 days from now
The last round closed November 15, 2025.
From New York State Bar Association — Young Lawyers Section's announcement. Publishers sometimes change dates, so check their page before you submit.
New York State Bar Association — Young Lawyers Section websiteAbout this award
Recognizes a young New York lawyer's public service and contributions to the profession.
Who it's for
New York-admitted attorney with <10 years' practice at nomination and primarily active legal practice. NYSBA membership expressly unnecessary. Outstanding community/professional service required. Government legal work, judicial service and clerkships count toward practice tenure but not by themselves toward community/professional service. YLS Executive Committee members and former Section chairs excluded. Completed form required; letters/resume encouraged.
Submitting this year?
Tracking Awards members get the submission link, a summary of what to send, and reminders for their whole team before NYSBA Outstanding Young Lawyer Award closes.
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