Member Resource: Effective Inn Mentoring

Mentoring is a time honored legal tradition and a cornerstone of the American Inns of Court. Through it, the ideals of professionalism, civility and ethical behavior are learned and reinforced.

A mentor is someone who imparts knowledge, guides mentees professionally, and advocates for opportunities. However, mentoring is a lot more than a single individual. Having knowledge of who your mentors and mentees are, what they each need, establishing a program and ensuring the exchange of wisdom is done properly can all contribute to a thriving mentorship program. This course is designed to help you acheive success.

Why Is Mentoring Important?
The American Inns of Court Professional Creed states a goal of upholding "the highest standards of excellence in professionalism, ethics, civility, and legal skills" and attaining "the highest level of knowledge and skills" in every members' practice area. Mentoring can:

• cultivate professional distinction.
• foster excellence in professionalism, ethics, civility, and legal skills.
• assist members in developing high standards of professionalism.
• lead to internalized principles of appropriate behavior consistent with the legal professions' core values.

This course will help you find both resources and inspiration for your own Inn's mentoring program. The information weaves principles and goals for Inn mentoring together with practical applications for all levels and types of engagement.

Who should take the time for this course?

• Inn leaders who want to increase or change the way mentoring is done at their Inn.
• Members of the Inn's Executive Committee who are interested in getting more involved with mentoring at the Inn.
• Inn members who want to know more about mentoring in order to be a better mentor.

What will you take away from this course?

• A broader understanding of the importance of mentoring.
• Ideas for strategies and tactics for implementing or taking a new approach to mentoring at your Inn.
• Resources and materials to assist in making your mentoring efforts easier and more productive.

To access the materials, you must click the "purchase" button below which will prompt you to sign in to the AIC site and order this course. There is NO CHARGE for the course, but this helps us keep organized. After clicking the “purchase” button, continue through the order process until you reach the order confirmation screen. Thanks!