Mentor Application

As a mentor, you will have the ability to have a remarkable influence on a law student's career, offering advice on classes, employment opportunities, ethics and even the Bar exam. It is also a way in which you can contribute to the overall improvement of the legal profession. Please fill out the information below to participate.

Question #1 (Required)

First Name:

Last Name:

Question #2 (Required)

Preferred E-mail Address:

Question #3 (Required)

Firm/Employer Name:

Question #4 (Optional)

Title:

Question #5 (Optional)

Work Address:

Question #6 (Optional)

Preferred Phone Number:

Extension (If Applicable):

Question #7 (Optional)

Are you a Sturm College of Law alumnus?
Yes
No

If yes, what is your JD year?

Question #8 (Required)

Please tell us about your current law practice status.
Active License
Inactive License
JD Advantage
Retired

Question #9 (Optional)

Are you willing to mentor more than one student?
Yes
No

If yes, how many?

Question #10 (Optional)

What level of student would you like to mentor (Please check all that apply)?
1L
2L
3L
4L

Do you have a preference between mentoring Full-Time or Part-Time students?
No Preference
Full-Time Students
Part-Time Students

Question #11 (Required)

What primary areas of law do you currently practice in? (Please check all that apply)
Administration Law
Appellate Practice
Bankruptcy Law
Business/Corporate Law (Litigation)
Business/Corporate Law (Transactional)
Civil Litigation (Plaintiff)
Civil Litigation (Defense)
Constitutional Law
Criminal Law (Prosecution)
Criminal Law (Defense)
Education Law
Elder Law
Employment Law
Energy (Oil & Gas)
Environmental & Natural Resource Law
Family Law
Health/Hospital Law
Immigration & Naturalization Law
Intellectual Property/Copyright/Patent/Trademark Law
Juvenile/Children Law
Marijuana Law
Public Interest
Public Utilities/Municipality Law
Real Estate Law
Securities Law/Mergers & Acquisitions
Sports/Entertainment/Media Law
Taxation
Transportation Law
Wills/Trusts/Estate Planning Law
Other (Please Specify)

If "Other", please identify the area (20 word limit):

Question #12 (Required)

Please tell us about your practice setting:
Small Firm
Medium Firm
Large Firm
Solo Practitioner
Government
In-House Counsel
Non-Profit
Judge
JD Advantage
Other (Please Specify)

If "Other", please identify the setting (20 word limit):

Question #13 (Optional)

Please provide any of the following information you are willing to provide about yourself:

Gender/Gender Identity:
Cisgender Male
Cisgender Female
Nonbinary
Transgender/Trans Man
Transgender/Trans Woman
Other (Please Specify)

If "Other", please let us know your gender/gender identity (20 word limit):

Race/Ethnicity:
American Indian, Native American, Indigenous or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African American
Caucasian
Latino/x/a or Hispanic
Multiracial
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Other characteristics:
LGBTQIA+
Military Veteran/Active Military
Single Parent
Second Career
First Generation College Graduate

Question #14 (Required)

Experience Level:
5 to 10 years
10 to 20 years
> 20 years

Question #15 (Optional)

Please identify any preferences you have for your student (Please check all that apply):

Gender:
No Preference
Cisgender Male
Cisgender Female
Nonbinary
Transgender/Trans Man
Transgender/Trans Woman

Race/Ethnicity:
No Preference
American Indian, Native American, Indigenous or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African American
Caucasian
Latino/x/a or Hispanic
Multiracial
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Other characteristics:
No Preference
LGBTQIA+
Military Veteran/Active Military
Single Parent
Second Career
First Generation College Graduate

Agreement & Acknowledgement of Responsibilities: (Required)

I understand that this is a professional program and I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner during all interactions with my student. I agree to make reasonable effort to initiate and maintain contact with my student. I agree that, if I am unable to meet with a student during a scheduled time or need to cancel a meeting, I will notify the student as soon as possible. I agree to contact the Program if I cannot or will not continue with the Program.

Electronic Signature:

(Please Note: Because mentors often have very busy schedules and students are often still learning how to communicate professionally, we ask that mentors be responsible for initiating contact with students and scheduling meetings. Thanks for your cooperation.)