Below are details of how you can sign up to be a mentor under a mentoring scheme run by the student Durham Law Society or the student Durham University Bar Society.
This is a time limited opportunity for the 2024/25 academic year with a sign up deadline for mentors of Monday, 7th October.
Below is a call for mentors from the student Law Society:
My name is Fathima Ashiq, and I am the Mentoring Scheme Coordinator for the Durham Law Society for the academic year 2024/25.
At the Durham Law Society, we are dedicated to supporting the next generation of legal professionals. Our Mentoring Scheme was established to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice by pairing aspiring legal professionals with experienced mentors. Last year, the scheme expanded to over 100 mentors, who provided crucial guidance to students.
“My mentor’s guidance was invaluable throughout the application season. She offered clear and strategic advice, meticulously reviewing my applications and CV, helping me to refine them to a professional standard. Her support was instrumental in my securing a placement in the Latham & Watkins first-year scheme, a milestone I attribute in large part to her dedicated mentorship”.
A current second-year student who was a mentee last year.
As a mentor, you play an important role in shaping the future of aspiring lawyers. Your experiences and insights could shape and aid in the growth of your mentees.
Mentors can be experienced lawyers or law and non-law students who have secured vacation schemes and training contracts. We welcome mentors from all sectors of the industry, particularly those from less conventional careers and diverse backgrounds.
You will also have flexibility regarding the number of mentees you take on and in arranging meetings with them. You may choose whether to mentor a mentee from a similar DEI background to promote access to the legal sector.
To get involved , please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/8ASoJs7KwEjrJjrL7 . But please note the tight timetable for doing so.
If you have any questions regarding the scheme, please contact Fathima Ashiq at
durhamlawsocietymentoring@gmail.com or fathima.vellathottam-ashiq@durham.ac.uk
Each academic year, the Durham University Bar Society proudly runs its Barrister Mentoring Scheme, designed to support and guide our 250+ members aspiring to join the Bar. For the 2024-2025 academic year, we are seeking experienced barristers to mentor our dedicated students from September 2024 to July 2025.
As a mentor, you will provide ongoing support to your assigned student through email and possibly occasional meetings. Your guidance will include advice on applications and career development, helping them navigate the complexities of pursuing a legal career. We aim to match students with mentors who share their legal interests, allowing for flexible interactions that can be virtual or in-person.
One of our past mentees shared their experience:
“The mentorship I received was invaluable. My mentor provided me with practical advice and insights that were crucial for my career development. Their support made a significant difference in my journey to the Bar.”
We have thus decided to expand our community to the Durham University Law School Alumni.
We encourage alumni who are interested in becoming mentors to complete our Google Form. Alternatively, you can email our Mentorship Officer at bar.society@durham.ac.uk.
Your participation not only helps shape the future of aspiring legal professionals but also offers a platform to showcase the commitment of your Chambers to mentorship and professional development. We also promote the involvement of participating Chambers on our social media, highlighting your valuable contributions.
The deadline to sign up as a mentor is the 6th October (the start of term). From that point we begin matching students to mentors.
The Durham University Bar Society greatly appreciates your support and looks forward to your involvement in this important initiative.
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