Mentors

The Death Of A Mentor, And Other Stories

He loved to tell stories, no matter the audience. And it was that trait, among many others, that made him such a skilled litigator.

How To Find And Keep The Perfect Mentor

Five steps to forming a valuable mentor relationship.

7 Things You Need To Know As A First-Year Attorney

Remember that time you thought law school prepared you to practice law? About that...

Mentoring As An Act Of Selfishness

Note the differences between law firms and in-house environments when it comes to mentorship.

What To Talk About With Your Mentee

Here are six suggestions, from columnist Gary J. Ross.

How To Mentor Without Overshadowing Your Mentee

Serving as a mentor to a junior attorney can be both satisfying and enlightening for you and your mentee...

4 Selfish Reasons To Help Young Lawyers Get Their Big Break

If you take the right people under your wing and genuinely care about their success, it may end up paying substantial dividends in the long run.

From The Career Files: Essentials For A Mentor Considering An Investment In A Mentee

Mentorship helps mentees make better career moves, improve their work product, increase their professional self-awareness and understand firm nuances.

Beyond Biglaw: Generating Challenges

There are two primary ways for a lawyer to combat boredom by generating challenges for themselves, as columnist Gaston Kroub explains.

Do You Have A Mentor? Do You Want One?

Take the Above the Law mentoring survey.

Do You Have A Mentor? Do You Want One?

Law schools and law firms invest a lot of blood and treasure in recruitment, but how are they doing on mentoring?