2023 CLA Mentorship program – now accepting applications for interested mentors and mentees

Open to Full/Active CLA members only

Application deadline -CLOSED

For the period of May 1 – November 30, 2023, recent calls (new to 5 years) will be paired with seasoned CLA members. Mentors will be assigned or matched up by the mentoring committee. During the mentorship period, mentors and mentees will meet virtually, at minimum, for two hours, twice per month. The recent call is to bring a representative sample of their criminal law files. There will be random review as well as an opportunity for new calls to ask whatever they wish. Paired mentees/mentors cannot be from the same firm/office. At this time the program is being run virtually pending health official updates.

Please note, the CLA mentorship program is only open to current members located in Ontario. Be sure you have joined/renewed for the membership period commencing April 1, 2023 before applying.

Mentors:

• It is recommended that mentors have at least seven or more years experience. The mentor’s responsibilities consist of:
• Committing five to ten hours per month.
• Providing substantive mentoring on all aspects of a criminal law practice including but not limited to: ethics, client management, file management, disclosure review, tactics, pre-trial negotiations and preparation for motions, trials, preliminary inquiries and guilty pleas.
• Reviewing fees and billing practices, including both private and Legal Aid files.
• Meeting virtually, at minimum, for two hours, twice per month.
• Reporting on progress after three months.
• Participating in an exit interview at the conclusion of the program.
• Signing a program agreement form.

Mentees:

• Mentee candidates are those within five years of being called to the bar. A current CLA membership must be maintained throughout the mentorship period. This program is not open to students, articling students or members located outside of Ontario. The mentee’s responsibilities consist of:
• Committing 10+ hours per month.
• Being prepared to discuss the details of their files, ie; the Mentee will have reviewed all the available disclosure prior to the meeting to enable the Mentor to discuss approaches, motions, etc.
• Reviewing fees and billing practices, including both private and Legal Aid files with their mentor.
• Meeting virtually, at minimum, for two hours, twice per month.
• Reporting on progress after three months.
• Participating in an exit interview at the conclusion of the program.
• Signing a program agreement form.

To Apply:

Applications are closed for 2023 . 

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