Mentorship

The Lincoln Alexander School of Law is built around the pillars of community and increased access to opportunities. Our mentorship programs are designed to support students through their law school journey by providing them with access to a community of mentors to help guide their law career. At the Lincoln Alexander School of Law, we acknowledge and leverage that strong mentorship relationships deeply and positively impact our students, leading to academic, social, professional and mental health benefits.

Peer to Peer Mentorship for 1L Students 

Through the Peer Mentorship Program, 1L students receive mentorship from the upper year students at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law at various events and workshops. Students are able to attend events that discuss various topics like study skills, preparation for recruits, wellness as a law student, and more. Being connected with students within their program helps them grow and learn, while developing a sense of community and belonging.

Mentorship in the Field 

The Mentorship in the Field program at Lincoln Alexander School of Law pairs experienced lawyers with law students seeking to obtain one-on-one and meaningful support from members of the industry. Mentors are an important and invaluable resource for providing career guidance, general support, and academic advice, while also helping mentees network with the legal community. This program also allows mentors to meet and get to know future legal professionals.  

To sign up to become a mentor or mentee, please sign up for the Mentorship in the Field: Lincoln Alexander School of Law program (external link)  by creating a profile and answering the program questions. 

The recruitment period typically takes place throughout the summer, and matches are typically created in September. The 1:1 matches last for the entire school year (September to April).

Please note: there is no guarantee that we will be able to find you a match, as it depends on the pool of applicants each year.

PPSC Mentorship Program

The Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) mentorship program provides students with the opportunity to connect with prosecutors in the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice and become familiar with criminal procedure and the daily practice of criminal law. This will now be housed under our Mentorship in the Field Program (see above for more information).

Other

Additional mentorship opportunities are available outside of those mentioned above, and we aim to keep our students informed about these as they become available as well. These are shared with our students in our weekly student newsletter, or social media platforms.

Have any questions about mentorship at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law? Contact the Student Support & Engagement Specialist, Samantha Tome, at samantha.tome@torontomu.ca.