Mentor Programs

We offer two Mentor programs — one designed for first-year students and one for upper division students.

Please note that for both programs, matching is done once a year, in September.

First Year Students:

Every first year student is eligible to participate in the First Year Mentor Program, through which students are paired with attorneys practicing in the local area. The purpose of this program is to offer first year law students advice and counsel on law school “survival,” how to manage competing time commitments and to assist law students, early in their careers, to develop into responsible, ethical attorneys. Participating students will have a contact in the legal community, almost from the beginning of their law school experience.

Upper Division Students:

Second, third and fourth year students are matched with attorneys based, primarily, on areas of legal interest and/or geographic location. This program is designed to assist with the challenge of bridging the gap between law school and a professional career and to provide students with a unique opportunity to meet and observe practicing lawyers. The program also gives students someone to consult with regarding the legal profession, career options and life as a lawyer. Matching is done each fall and participation is voluntary.

For more information, please contact Libby Davis, Associate Dean for Career Services & Alumni Relations, eadavis@lclark.edu or (503) 768-6610.

2011-2012 Mentor Programs Calendar:

• Requests from upper division students accepted July 15-August 12, 2011
• Requests from first year students due Thursday, August 18, 2011 (request forms provided at Orientation)
• Kick-off Reception – September 14, 2011
• Mix & Match Lunches (downtown) – October 14, 2011
• Oregon Food Bank Volunteer Session — October 25, 2011
• Henry’s Billiards Room Reception — November 9, 2011
• Happy Hour in the Pearl @ Mentor Adina Flynn’s office - February 17, 2012
• Lunch @ the Law School - March 16, 2012
• Awards Reception — April 4, 2012

Suggestion Sheets for:

• First Year Students
• Upper Division Students
• Mentors of First Year Students
• Mentors of Upper Division Students