Mentor a New Lawyer and Earn 6 Hours IL Professional Responsibility MCLE

The CBA’s lawyer-to-lawyer mentoring program matches experienced attorneys (5 or more years) with attorneys within their first 5 years of practice (must begin the program no later than four (4) years after being admitted to the Illinois bar) for a year-long mentoring program. The CBA is currently seeking mentors for the program. 

The program creates opportunities for experienced lawyers to guide new lawyers in developing the practical skills and judgment needed to practice in a highly competent manner and to instill the ethical and professional values that characterize excellent lawyers. 

Participating mentors receive 6 hours of Illinois professional responsibility MCLE credit upon program completion. Attendance at an orientation session (January 30, 2020 at 12 p.m.) and 8 subsequent in-person meetings between the mentoring pair is required to complete the program and receive MCLE credit. 

The program guidelines and applications are available online at www.chicagobar.org/chicagobar/mentoring.