Looking for advice from a seasoned attorney? Searching for a way to connect with new lawyers?
Be a part of the Mentor Program and promote professionalism and collegiality within the legal community.
The mentorship program has been invaluable to me as a new
lawyer. The connections with seasoned attorneys that I made
during the first several months of establishing my practice have
grown into strong business relationships and increased
referrals.
- Carmina Fernandes, Esq., solo practitioner, Ludlow, MBA member
since 2004
New lawyers: Have a question and struggling to find the
answer?
When confronted with a legal issue that you haven't previously
faced, the Mentor Program is just a phone call away. This
unique program offers MBA members the opportunity to speak with an
experienced attorney for advice. Mentors are MBA members that
are knowledgeable practitioners, in good standing, have practiced
law for more than seven years and have volunteered to advise other
attorneys on selected legal topics. To be referred to a mentor,
call (617) 338-0691 or e-mail the MBA Mentor Program.
Interested in being a mentor?
In addition to being a great services to members, the Mentor
Program is also a rewarding volunteer opportunity for MBA members.
The Mentor Program serves as a valuable opportunity for experienced
attorneys to provide advice and direction to new attorneys as well
as colleagues who may be handling a new area of law. MBA members
who volunteer as mentors help promote professionalism and
collegiality within the legal profession.
To be a mentor, you must:
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Be an MBA member in good standing;
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Have practiced law for more than seven years;
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Agree to voluntarily advise other MBA members; and
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Consult on legal topics that constitute 50 percent or more of
your practice.
Areas of practice:
The MBA welcomes mentors in over 150 areas of law. Click
here to download an application.
Do you have practice management experience? The MBA's Law Practice
Management Section is in the process of expanding the MBA's
mentoring program. If you are willing to invest a few hours a year
helping members, who have questions about how to run a law practice
more efficiently and effectively, contact the MBA's Mentor Program.
Interested in a unique spin on
conventional mentoring? Join the MBA's Mentoring Circles to develop
and improve your management and leadership skills. Click here
for more information.
Mentor Program
Massachusetts Bar Association
20 West St.
Boston, MA 02111-1204
(617) 338-0691
E-mail MBA Mentor Program