NextGen 2025 Application

NextGen 2025 Application

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 and active members of the Sports Lawyers Association for 2025 and either law students or new lawyers. Please read the instructions carefully when completing your application to answer the questions asked.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Law School or Company*
I am a member of the SLA in good standing for 2025*

YesNoNot sure
Eligibility (Law student or less than 5 years of receiving your JD)*

1L2L3L< 5 year in practice
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
LinkedIn Profile (NA if not applicable)*
Please submit a video of no more than three (3) minutes discussing the following: 1) A brief introduction of yourself, and 2) Why do you want to be on the SLA NextGen Committee? (Please submit the video as a .AVI file. This is the only compatible format to upload for this application. If using your mobile phone, you will need to convert your .MOV or .MP4 file to .AVI format. There are free online resources to do so.) *

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As part of the NextGen Committee, you will be assigned to two (2) working groups. Please indicate your working group interest below. Read more about each Working Group here (https://www.sportslaw.org/about/nextgen.cfm) or click below **MAKE SURE TO ANSWER THE CORRESPONDING QUESTIONS BELOW FOR YOUR TOP 3 CHOICES***

	Blog Writers	NextGen Influencers	Law School Liaisons	Mentorship
1st choice
2nd choice
3rd Choice

WORKING GROUPS LINK
NextGen Blog Writers

Please answer this question if you selected Blog Writers as a top 3 working group choice:
Blog Writers: Please submit an original one page sports law writing sample (not from another source already submitted), 12 point font single space, on a cutting-edge sports law topic and attach here. Your submission may be considered for publication on the blog!

BLOG LINK
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NextGen Influencers

Please answer this question if you selected NextGen Influencers as a top 3 working group choice:
NextGen Influencers, provide one idea below as a NextGen Influencer campaign that would enhance the SLA's engagement with members. **TIP** Review all of the SLA's social media channels prior to answering.
NextGen Law School Liaison

Please answer this question if you selected Law School Liaison as a top 3 working group choice:
Law School Liaisons: Draft your best outreach email to all 199 law schools (short, concise, and creates the desire to engage) that highlights the upcoming SLA Symposium in New Orleans that will encourage Deans, Professors, Advisors, and Law Students to respond. **TIP** Use the SLA's website and Outreach Events page to find out more about what we do!
NextGen Mentorship Monday

Please answer this question if you selected Mentorship as a top 3 working group choice:
Mentorship: List three(3) Mentorship topics that have not been covered by NextGen that would make great mentorship programming for ALL members of the SLA (not just law students). **TIP**Check out our social media channels to see what mentorship topics we have held this year!
Time Commitment Acknowledgement

The NextGen Committee is a volunteer opportunity. The time commitment may vary depending upon the position(s) (approx. five hours per week). I understand and acknowledge this time commitment and agree to move forward with my application.
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NextGen 2025 Application

NextGen Blog Writers

NextGen Influencers

NextGen Law School Liaison

NextGen Mentorship Monday