Mentoring Program

Description
The OWBA Law School Mentor Program matches women attorneys with women law school students from area law schools. Mentors are drawn statewide from the OWBA membership. Deadline: February 15, 2012

Mentor Application

Goals and Objectives
To continue OWBA’s Mission of promoting the leadership, advancement and interests of women attorneys through professional education, networking and the exchange of ideas between our members, local bar associations, business and the community.

In addition the program will provide a one-on-one professional relationship which will:

• Foster communication among women attorneys;
• Advance the position of women attorneys;
• Promote opportunities available to women attorneys;
• Ensure the participation of women attorneys in bar associations;
• Create networking opportunities; and
• Provide a support group, lifelong friendships and valuable professional contacts.

Responsibilities and Expectations (Minimum):

Both Mentee and Mentor

• One-year commitment to the program
• Monthly contact between mentor/mentee
• Attendance together at one OWBA event or one informal gathering where other OWBA members are present

Mentee

• Communicate preferred method of communication and time constraints
• Respect mentor’s time and confidentiality
• Discuss professional goals with mentor
• Maintain a professional relationship
• Notify mentor as soon as possible when there is a need to reschedule an appointment

Mentor

• Communicate preferred method of communication and time constraints
• Act as a resource for professional growth
• Provide constructive feedback and encouragement
• Share tips (and mistakes!)

Suggested activities
Meet for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks or coffee

• Resume review
• Mock job interviews
• Attend court appearances or depositions
• Practice moot court arguments
• Attend bar association event or CLE course
• Shop for “interview suit.”