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NCBA Mentorship Program
The NCBA mentorship program was designed with three goals in
mind. First, the program gives experienced practitioners an
opportunity to share their knowledge and experience with their
mentees. Secondly, mentees will receive the benefits of a guiding
hand as they traverse the reality of practicing law. Finally, the
mentees will learn the importance of becoming a citizen lawyer. The
end result is to help the entire legal profession by assisting
young lawyers develop good character, competence, and a deeper
appreciation for the responsibilities of the profession.
The program offers two distinct mentoring opportunities. The
first is the more traditional approach in which a new lawyer and a
more experienced lawyer develop an ongoing relationship, wherein
the mentor guides the mentee through the many pitfalls associated
with early practice. Through this program, the legal profession is
strengthened by the support given to young lawyers, who may not
otherwise have an advisor.
The second branch of the program is the situational mentoring
initiative. This unique development will allow mentors to provide
guidance on a single question or topic. Those concerned that they
don't have the time for a traditional mentoring relationship can,
never the less, take advantage of the expertise and wisdom of more
experienced attorneys who commit to answer one or more questions
per month on a particular topic.
The Mentor Training CLE is not a requirement for mentors, but is
available for those who would like some guidance on how to help a
young lawyer make tough decisions, what topics should be covered in
the mentoring meetings, or how to approach sensitive, but important
subjects. In order to take the Mentor Training CLE, you must first
commit to being a mentor.
If you are interested in either mentoring option, as a mentor or
a mentee, please fill out the appropiate online mentorship
application: Mentor or
Mentee.
For questions or comments, please contact Joyce Brafford at jbrafford@ncbar.org.
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