Local Bar Services
The State Bar Local Bar Services department works with the
Local Bar Services Committee to establish a close relationship with all
of the local bar associations and special purpose bars throughout Texas.
Local Bar Services offers assistance in planning and implementing programs
that further the legal profession's involvement in public service and to
improve the legal profession's standing with the public at large. The Local
Bar Services Committee provides services to bar associations through the
annual Bar Leaders Conference, maintaining databases on the local bars
and their officers, and collecting and disseminating information on worthwhile
projects which can be replicated by other local bar associations.
2010 Bar Leaders Conference
The 2010 Bar Leaders Conference will be held at the Westin Galleria in Houston
Texas from July 24-25. More information will be available when registration
opens.
News
Texas Bar Foundation Spring Grants
Congratulations to local bar associations receiving grants from the Texas
Bar Foundation for the Spring 2009 grants cycle! View
a list of the Spring 2009 grants (pdf)
2009 Bar Leaders Conference
Did you miss the 2009 Bar Leaders Conference, or would you like to view
the electronic version of the resources? Click
here to download the 2009 Bar Leaders Conference Handbook!
Law Day
The State Bar of Texas is gearing up for the 2010 Law Day by asking Texas
students grades K-12 to,“ Describe or depict how traditions of the
law are being challenged by changes of the 21st century in our world.”
We will be celebrating, Law in the 21st Century: Enduring Traditions,
Emerging Challenges, on Friday, April 30, 2010 at the Law Center in
Austin. Please see the Law Day brochure for more information. Law
Day Brochure (pdf)
Tool Kits
As part of the State Bar's Let's Do Justice for Texas public
education initiative, State Bar President Harper Estes is calling on
you as Texas lawyers to reach out to your communities and engage the public
in discussions on the legal and civic issues affecting our state and our
nation.
The State Bar is creating a series of toolkits for Texas lawyers to use
as resource guides when addressing students, civic organizations, or the
media. Toolkits on "The Rule of Law," "Elections," and "Jury Service" are
available that include:
- a fact sheet
- frequently asked questions
- talking points for speaking engagements
- a sample op-ed or a sample speech
- a list of online resources
- a how-to for speaking to a classroom
- information on the latest YouTube contest – Texans on Justice – Ideals
That Unite Us."
The toolkits are available
for download, or to have a copy mailed to you please call the Communications
Division at (800) 204-2222, ext. 1515.
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