Download a Law Alumni Mentoring Presentation.
Mentor Toolbox
Tools and tips to be a better mentor.
Things to Read
- 8 Tips for Mentoring Law Student Interns for Success
- The Elements of Mentoring – W. Brad Johnson, Charles R. Ridley (Amazon.com)
- One Minute Mentoring – Ken Blanchard, Claire Diaz-Ortiz (Amazon.com)
PowerPoint Presentations:
Things to Listen To
Jan 24, 2017 - Mentors, Networking and Growing Your Professional Self
Listen to this program online
Moderator: Brian D. Gwitt '98, Partner, Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP
Panelists:
- Anne E. Joynt '05, Partner, Lipsitz & Ponterio, LLC
- Ryan K. Parisi '10, Assistant District Attorney, Niagara County District Attorney's Office
- Tiffany R. Perry '00, Court Attorney Referee, Erie County Family Court
- Jason G. Ulatowski '07, Associate General Counsel, PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
Things to Watch
Mentor Webinar Series:
This series was live conducted by William MacDonald, assistant dean for academic & bar success.
Tuesday, February 27
Out of the Starting Gate
- Suggestions to keep the mentoring relationship fresh
- Goals to aim for over time
Tuesday, March 13
Handling Bumps in the Road
- Making the mentoring relationship work
- What to do if your mentee is having trouble
Tuesday, March 27
Opportunities over the Long Run
- Building upon what you have learned about your mentee
- How to leverage your perspective and experience
Tuesday, April 10
Approaching the Finish Line
- Deciding whether to wrap up or continue the formal mentoring relationship
- Preparing your student for summer break
