Iconic Women in Legal History
This website focuses on iconic women in our nation’s legal history who have promoted and protected civil rights, fought for equality, and ultimately shaped our present culture.
For Attorneys
If I Knew Then: Life Lessons from Legendary Texas Lawyers
TYLA went across this great state and asked some legendary Texas attorneys what made them so great. How they got where they are? What was the life altering moment in their career? We asked these questions in the hope that it would provide an education of sorts or just satisfy our wild curiosities. Their responses are fascinating.
Just In Case
This guide will highlight some of the important things to consider when an attorney becomes incapacitated or deceased. This guide will present a brief overview on the importance of having an up-to-date estate plan as well as address strategies for successfully transitioning a law practice.
Justice 101: The Client’s Guide to Litigation
This 20-minute video explains the steps of the litigation process, from pleadings to trials to alternative dispute resolution.
Law Adjacent Career Guide – Court Reporter & Interpreter
This written guide will summarize the regulatory steps to become a certified court reporter or court interpreter who assists witnesses and parties with understanding proceedings in Texas courts.
Lawyer Passport for Immigration Law
Although the immigration process is complex, this guide is intended to be a passport to give Texas lawyers a basic understanding of immigration law and current immigration-related issues.
Practice Areas 101 – Podcast
Answer the question all attorneys get asked, “What Type of Law Do You Practice?” We will have weekly podcasts addressing any and all types of law brought to you by Texas Young Lawyers that actually practice in that area.
Predicates Guide
The purpose of the TYLA Predicate Guide is to introduce new attorneys to basic examples of predicate questions they are likely to encounter at a hearing or deposition.
Privilege 101
This guide was created to serve as an overview for attorneys, clients, spouses, clergy, and health professionals on legal confidentiality and privilege rights and obligations prepared by the Texas Young Lawyers Association.
Professional Etiquette
Professional etiquette is present in an individual’s work life, including introductions, meetings, communications, and dining situations. This guide will help you build valuable skills giving you a significant advantage in a business setting.
Retention Guide
Each year women and people of color leave the lawyer ranks at a higher rate than other attorneys. This guide reveals the cause of this problem and will help you develop corporate strategies to retain a diverse and inclusive legal practice.
Shero – Podcast
A podcast celebrating women in the legal profession focusing on Sheroes and the issues and challenges that face women in the law.
Small Affiliate Leadership Toolkit
This project seeks to help those who have heard the call of leadership—particularly those in small cities or rural communities looking to start, lead, or revive a local young lawyers association—by compiling resources created by the Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) to hopefully make things a little easier and allow them to focus on bringing people together and executing their vision.
Spanish for Lawyers
FREE materials that teach basic legal Spanish concepts that necessary to effectively advocate for Spanish-speaking clients. Professional lectures, written assignments, English-to-Spanish translated legal resources and more.
Tax Controversy Toolkit
This publication is intended to provide lawyers with current and accurate information about handling
and resolving tax controversies.
Ten Minute Mentor
Ten Minute Mentor features short podcast segments on topics useful to newly licensed Texas lawyers. The presenters include legal legends, respected jurists, experts in their fields, and young attorneys.
