MENTORING PROGRAM
Mentoring is a key component of the Edwards, Kenny & Bray LLP Professional Development Program. The program, which includes formal and informal mentoring, enables mentor and mentee to exchange experiences and gain valuable feedback in a supportive environment.
Formal Mentoring
EKB’s formal mentoring program is based on regular feedback and evaluation. Mentors and mentees work together to develop skills that will assist mentees in achieving professional excellence in their legal practice. Positive encouragement and academic challenge are also important aspects of the mentoring program.
A Mentor’s primary responsibilities include:
- Monitoring the type and volume of work assigned to the mentee
- Monitoring the quality of the mentee’s work
- Discussing how the mentee can build his or her own practice
- Being open and available to discuss legal and practical issues
- Developing with the mentee a Professional Development Plan, which outlines skill development throughout the mentee’s career at EKB
Informal Mentoring
EKB recognizes the importance of sharing ideas and initiating open dialogue about matters related to the legal profession. We encourage informal forms of mentoring, such as lunches, casual meetings and hallway discussions.
Associate Mentors
In addition to having a partner of the firm act as principal mentor, each summer student and articled student is also assigned an associate mentor. The associate mentor provides each student with an additional point of contact and is available to answer questions and help guide the training of the student.
