As a part of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) takes its responsibility to the general public in Texas very seriously. In this section you will find pamphlets, videos, and other materials addressing timely legal topics.
PLEASE NOTE: These resources offer introductory information about legal topics, but cannot substitute for the advice of a lawyer. If you do not know a lawyer in your area, we recommend you contact the State Bar of Texas to find out about referral services in your area.
Pro Se Appeals Guide for Texas Courts
The Texas Young Lawyers Association’s (TYLA) Pro Se Appeals Guide for Texas Courts is designed to educate pro se litigants about appellate procedure and help
Pro Se Divorce Handbook
This handbook provides a general introduction to representing yourself in a simple (uncontested) divorce.
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.
Shero – Podcast
A podcast celebrating women in the legal profession focusing on Sheroes and the issues and challenges that face women in the law.
Strength in Unity
Learn best practices for interacting with a police officer during a traffic stop.
Sudden Loss Resource: What to Do if a Family Member, Friend, or Loved One Dies Without a Will
This guide contains a checklist and other information about what to do if a parent, sibling, child, friend, or other loved one passes away unexpectedly and/or without a will.
Teach Safe. Learn Safe. Be Safe.
A website designed to give educators, parents, and students an overview of laws that apply to school systems such as bullying, fighting, sexual misconduct, and answers to frequently asked legal questions.
Tenants’ Rights Handbook
This handbook will explain many of the questions and legal issues that arise in a landlord-tenant relationship.
Tenants’ Rights Handbook (Spanish)
Explains many of the questions and legal issues that arise in a landlord-tenant relationship.
Texas Courts for Texas Veterans
This video shares the life changing impacts of Texas Courts for Texas Veterans through testimonials from participants, judges, including Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Hecht, and prosecutors.
Texas Truancy Laws
A guide to compulsory school attendance and truancy laws within the state of Texas.
The Court Visitor Program in Texas
How to complete a visit to a ward that is subject to a court-approved guardianship.
The Little Voice
If you suspect child abuse, it is your duty under the law to report it. Learn the signs of abuse and how to report it.
The Unconscious Truth
A multi-media project created by TYLA to educate students and parents on the signs of alcohol poisoning and the legal and physical consequences associated with binge drinking.
They Had A Dream Too
They Had a Dream Too is a short film highlighting the achievement of a few of the thousands of young people who made a difference in the 1950s and 1960s when the struggle for civil rights reached its peak in the United States.
TOP 10 DO’S & DON’TS OF CONTRACTS
Top 10 Do’s & Don’ts of Contracts: a guide focusing on the top tips for drafting contracts.
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