Mentorship
Martinet seeks to connect seasoned practitioners with young lawyers and law students in a formal mentorship program designed to enhance each member’s practice and professional network. We invite you to apply to be a mentor or mentee (or both, if applicable).
As a mentor, you will directly promote the welfare of the legal profession by providing personal, tailored advice to a young lawyer or law student. Mentors are encouraged to introduce their mentee to their own professional networks, offer constructive criticism where appropriate, and provide trustworthy advice to further the mentee’s professional goals. Mentors must have practiced law for at least 7 years.
As a mentee, you will benefit from tailored guidance from a seasoned professional, as well as access to the entire Martinet network of attorneys and judges. The Mentee track is open to law students and attorneys practicing 5 years or less. Young Lawyers who have practiced at least 2 years can also serve as a Mentor to law students.
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
- (1) YOUR MENTOR IS NOT YOUR SPONSOR – While employment opportunities may arise naturally out the mentor-mentee relationship, it is not a mentor’s responsibility to find employment for their mentees. Mentors are encouraged to provide recommendations where appropriate, but the primary purpose of the program is to guide and advise their mentees in their professional journey.
- (2) BE RESPECTFUL – We encourage responsive communication on the part of both mentors and mentees. Notwithstanding, we are all working professionals whose time is, quite literally, at a premium. Please be understanding of each person’s schedule when planning communication and meetings. Both mentees and mentors should be mindful of when and how often they contact each other (i.e. do not call your mentor late at night, intoxicated, etc.)
- (3) BE INTENTIONAL – The program does not have any specific requirements. However, it is recommended that mentees make an attempt to interact with their mentor in person. This includes (a) attending hearings, trials, or other court appearances, (b) attending CLEs, networking mixers, and other professional events with your mentor, and (c) planning one-on-one guidance sessions where the mentee clearly sets goals and updates the mentor on their progress.
THE FORM BELOW IS FOR MENTEES/YOUNG LAWYERS ONLY.