As many of you are aware, the excitement of starting law school is often coupled with a trace of anxiety about what lies ahead. For 1Ls, the prospect of having a mentor to turn to throughout the first year is reassuring and highly desirable. As a Senior Counsel or mentor you will be matched with a student who may be from your geographic area, has an interest in pursuing the area of law that you practice, or simply shares your interests and hobbies. The program can take as much or as little effort and time as you and your Junior Counsel deem necessary.

Over the last few years we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of students looking for Senior Counsels who are located throughout the nation and even internationally. Because the mentoring experience can take place through telephone calls or email communication, these long-distance relationships have been very successful. For those in closer proximity, personal visits are encouraged.

If you are interested in volunteering to be a Senior Counsel for your Law School, please click here to download a Senior Counsel Form. You can fax the form to (757) 221-6329 or mail it to the address at left. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Pond at 757-221-3796.