Members of the Younger Lawyers Division represent almost one-fourth of the FBA's membership. The division provides a unique opportunity to mix with young attorneys from around the country who practice in the federal courts. It also presents the opportunity to meet and work with the federal judiciary to discuss issues, ideas, and solutions to problems facing the legal profession. If you plan on working for the Government or practicing in federal court or in an area of federal substantive law (including antitrust, bankruptcy, civil rights, government contracts, immigration, intellectual property, social security litigation, and securities), the YLD will benefit you. Members of the YLD also participate in a variety of social and educational events that will assist in learning about and keeping in touch with the federal bench, federal law, and employment opportunities. Active members of the Association who are age 36 years or younger on the first day of the fiscal year of the Association or who have engaged in the practice of law for less than three years as of the first day of the fiscal year of the Association.