Starting Aug. 1, the WSBA Leadership Institute will begin accepting applications for the incoming 2010 class of fellows. The deadline to submit applications is Wed., Sept. 30.

The Leadership Institute is an extensive leadership training program born from the recognition that many lawyers, especially those from diverse backgrounds and other underrepresented groups, have not been traditionally recruited for leadership positions or made aware of opportunities for leadership training, skill development, and professional growth available through the WSBA.

Approximately twelve to fifteen attorneys in practice for at least 3 years and not more than 10 years will be carefully selected for the sixth year of the program. The eight professional development seminars run from January to August 2010. Each session is designed to expose participants to the latest trends in professional leadership development.

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