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MWL’s Student to Attorney Mentoring Program matches law students and attorneys in a one-on-one mentoring relationship based on student interest and attorney practice area. The goal of MWL’s Student to Attorney Mentoring Program is to provide law student members with knowledge, advice, and support they need to successfully navigate law school and develop a fulfilling and meaningful career. MWL will provide all participants with a monthly email detailing opportunities for mentors and mentees to connect. Emails will include events, articles, and suggestions of ways for pairs to make the most of their mentor relationship. All law students and attorneys must be members of MWL to participate. (Membership for law students is FREE this year! All other memberships are flexible, in order to ensure MWL is accessible to all during these challenging times. Complete membership details are available HERE.) Law Students: Take advantage of this unique opportunity to connect with an attorney who is excited to share her experience practicing law! Law students are encouraged to sign-up early. Participation is on a first-come basis. Space may be limited, based on mentor availability. Attorneys: Serve in this leadership role by providing support and guidance to a law student who is interested to learn about your practice and experience in the legal profession. Given that student interest is very diverse, MWL welcomes attorneys with all levels of experience, in all geographic locations, and in all practice areas including non-traditional fields. NOTE: Please refer to MWL’s COVID-19 Information & Policy for any in-person meetings between mentors and mentees. TimelineSeptember 30, 2022 Deadline to sign-up. All MWL Mentor Program interest forms must be received at MWL by the end of the day on 9/30. By October 10, 2022 MWL will make mentor/mentee matches and send a match email to the pair with further program details. November 11, 2022 Deadline for law students to make initial contact mentor. General Expectations• Law students and attorneys must be current members of MWL. Membership for law students is FREE this year! All other memberships are flexible, in order to ensure MWL is accessible to all during these challenging times. Complete membership details are available HERE. • MWL suggests that mentors and mentees connect at least twice a semester. Ideally, matches will spend 10-12 hours on their mentoring relationship in the year ahead. • The law student will be responsible for making initial contact with their mentor by November 11, 2022. To Sign Up All interested law students and attorneys must complete and submit the interest form below. All registration forms must be received by MWL by September 30, 2022. Law students are encouraged to sign-up early. Participation is on a first-come basis and may be limited based on mentor availability. If space is filled, law students will be placed on a waiting list. MWL will coordinate mentor matches by October 10, 2022. The matched mentor/mentee pair will receive an email that week with contact information and further information about the program. Questions?We hope you will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. If you have questions, please contact Tessa Jones at tjones@mwlawyers.org. MWL COVID-19 Information & PolicyMinnesota Women Lawyers continues to monitor the situation surrounding COVID-19, as it relates to MWL current and upcoming in-person events and meetings. The health and safety of MWL members, guests and staff continues to be our top priority. Please review MWL’s complete COVID-19 Policy HERE. At this time, MWL does not require proof of vaccine, masks or social distancing for attendance at its in-person events and meetings. Guests who attend MWL events and meetings in-person are encouraged to participate in a manner that best suits their individual health and safety needs. MWL will continue to be a “mask and social distancing-friendly” space. In general, please refrain from attending an in-person MWL event if you are feeling ill or have a known exposure to someone who tests positive for COVID-19. If you test positive for COVID-19, please follow CDC guidance for quarantine or isolation MWL Student to Attorney Mentor Interest Form
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Posted: September 7, 2022