Mentors Needed for CBA Lawyer-To-Lawyer Mentoring Program

The CBA’s lawyer-to-lawyer mentoring program matches experienced attorneys (practicing 5 or more years) with attorneys within their first 5 years of practice for a year-long mentoring program. The CBA is currently seeking mentors for the program. You must be a CBA member to participate.

The program creates opportunities for experienced lawyers to guide new lawyers in developing the practical skills and judgment needed to practice in a highly competent manner and to instill the ethical and professional values that characterize excellent lawyers. 

Participating mentors receive 6 hours of Illinois professional responsibility MCLE credit upon program completion. Attendance at an orientation session (held February 16, 2021 at 12 p.m. over Zoom video conferencing) and 8 subsequent meetings between the mentoring pair is required to complete the program and receive MCLE credit. Click here to view the complete program guidelines.

Due to concerns about COVID-19, those participating may hold any or all of the required minimum 8 meetings over the one-year term through video conference. This exception to the in-person requirement is in place through at least June 30, 2021, and may be further extended in accordance with guidance from the Illinois Supreme Court. 

Click here to fill out an online application.

If you have any questions, please contact YLS Director Lindsay Wunrow.