Young attorneys are being pushed by bar associations, alumni organizations, and other professional groups to sign up for mentorship programs. Although the barrage of emails urging you to sign up for these programs are about as appealing as the links to dating websites your mom keeps sending over, finding a mentor is a useful endeavor. Whether you are a solo-practitioner, an attorney at a large firm, or working in the public sector, you will face many challenges your formal education did not prepare you for. A mentor can give you an unbiased opinion and a fresh perspective, and push you toward reaching your goals in a more strategic fashion.
Mentorships can provide a sense of confidence when a more experienced attorney reassures you that you are, in fact, capable. Your mentor may also help steer you away from a potential pitfall you were not even aware was on the horizon. Insider tips that pertain to your specialty area of law, office politics, or how to navigate your local court can only be gained from experience or a short-cut: mentorship.
How to Get a Mentor
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