COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLES OF LEGAL EXCELLENCE, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND INCREASED MINORITY PARTICIPATION IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW

MENTOR'S ROLE

Roles and Responsibilities

• Proactive in the relationship;
• Accepts responsibility for own development, decisions and actions;
• Accepts advice and provides mentor with feedback;
• Available and open; and
• Demonstrates his or her commitment in the relationship.

Characteristics

• Open and prepared to accept criticism and feedback;
• Prepared to invest time and effort in the relationship;
• Expectations and needs are clear;
• Ability to listen and communicate;
• Receptive and candid attitude;
• Interested in sharing professional concerns; and
• Integrity and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Enlightened view, advice, encouragement and support;
• Development of new professional and personal skills;
• Development of professional skills and confidence;
• Chance to broaden professional networks;
• Sharing experiences and know-how;
• Empowerment over their own preparation; and
• Supportive environment where strengths and weakness, successes and failures can be evaluated.

With
Howard U. Sch. of Law
&
Black Women's Bar Association of Suburban Maryland

Not quite ready for the Bar Exam Yet? Then check out:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sharon Christmas-Deberry
President
Derron R. Parks
President-Elect
Bridgett A. Greer
Treasurer
Mia L. Woodard
Recording Secretary
Nakia V. Gray
Corresponding Secretary
Hon. Hassan Ali El-Amin
Immediate Past President
Holly D. Reed
Executive Officer
Abigale Bruce-Watson
Executive Officer