SLA NextGen Committee is Now Accepting Applications for 2025

 

Calling All Students and New Lawyers

Are you passionate about sports law and eager to make a mark in the legal field? The Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) is seeking forward-thinking law students and new lawyers to join our NextGen Committee!

This is an incredible opportunity for those who want to become actively involved with the SLA, contribute to its growth, and help shape the future of our profession. As a committee member, you’ll have the chance to engage with peers, represent the voices of emerging professionals, and support career development for yourself and other members.

NextGen Vision and Mission Statement

NextGen Vision and Mission Statement

The purpose of the Committee is for innovative law students and new lawyers eager to become more involved with SLA by helping, engaging, and providing a voice

for and growing the careers of SLA’s newest members through various working groups.

Eligibility Requirements

The NextGen Committee consists of 13 members, including two (2) members to serve as leaders of the committee for a second term and eleven (11) members to serve as committee members for a one-year term. Members of the NextGen Committee must be current, active members of the Sports Lawyers Association for 2025 and either law students or new lawyers:

Law Student

• A law student is defined as an individual who is currently enrolled in law school.

New Lawyers

• A new lawyer is defined as a recent graduate or an individual who has earned a J.D. no more than five (5) years prior to joining the committee.

Working Group Opportunities

As part of the NextGen Committee, you will be assigned to two (2) working groups. Working group choices are as follows:

NextGen Influencers

• Responsible for posting creative content and videos to the SLA page at the direction of the SLA Executive Director.

Law School Liaisons

• Create meaningful and impactful relationships with sports and entertainment law societies at all levels of law schools and assist in outreach with the SLA, bridging the gap between SLA and law students.

Mentorship

• Help develop mentorship programs at least quarterly and assist with their execution. Topics include, but are not limited to, resume writing, cover letter development, interview techniques, and professional networking skills.

Blog Writers

• Write at least one (1) blog post per month and review it with NextGen peers before posting. Each blog writer also participates in a podcast with SLA Member panelists of their choice, discussing the topic of the blog article hosted by a fellow NextGen Committee Member.

We look forward to receiving your application! Apply here.

Melissa Pomerene
Executive Director
Sports Lawyers Association