Alumni Mentoring Program for Students
Beginning in the fall of 2008, alumni mentors will be assigned to each entering 1L student. The purpose of the alumni mentoring program is to provide support for Wake Forest law school students during their three years at WFU. The mentors will communicate with the student by regular email with the goal to include support for the following:
- Career development opportunities
- Law School navigation support
- Encouragement to take responsibility for their own success
- Long-term relationship with Wake Forest law school
Role and Responsibilities of Mentor
- Offer support and encouragement
- Provide employment advising
- Assist with law school acclimatization
- Support life balance issues
- Refer curriculum choices to faculty advisors
- Encourage involvement in various law school opportunities including:
- Summer programs abroad
- Conversations with program
- Moot court teams
To volunteer to become a mentor or for more information, please contact Nancy Pierce at piercen@wfu.edu or call 336-758-5537.
