Learn From Those Who Have Lived It
New England Law Boston emphasizes mentorship because the best advice you can get about law school often comes from those who have been there before you.
1L Mentorship Program
Before orientation, first-year students are invited to enroll in our mentorship program and kick off their New England Law journey confidently. The Student Bar Association pairs incoming students with returning peers based on undergraduate background, legal interests, and other personal attributes like hobbies or home state. Your mentor will act as a reliable resource during your first year, answering questions and sharing first-hand experiences and tips that help you thrive.
First-Generation Students Program
Our comprehensive program for students who are the first in their family to attend law school features a targeted mentorship program. Students are given the opportunity—and encouraged—to develop mentor/mentee relationships with faculty and practicing attorneys. The program also offers community events, tangible resources, and mental health/wellness services to help first-generation students navigate law school confidently.
Stories of Success
“Choosing a law school with a part-time program enabled me to pursue my dream of becoming an attorney and provided the flexibility to build my Résumé through full-time internships, clinics, and employment.”
“I was able to experience what life is really like as counsel for an international corporation.”
“Our graduates stay, grow their careers, and help build our communities. We’re woven into the fabric of New England.”
“There are hundreds of law schools to choose from, but very few of them leave the impression New England Law does on its students.”
Frequently Asked Questions
A mentor can be a great source of real-life advice. You might talk about your career goals, the day-to-day realities of a legal practice, different types of practice, how to successfully join a legal work environment, career networking, job search strategies and skills, work-life balance, and more.
While New England Law offers several formal mentorship programs, such as the one for 1Ls and first-gen students, you may also find a mentor on your own through a student organization, internship, externship or clinic placement, networking events, professors recommendations or by simply asking your friends, family or former employers.
You will get as much out of a mentorship as you put into it, so give the relationship the time, dedication, and respect it deserves.
Being a mentor can be just as rewarding as being a mentee. Read these 15 helpful tips on how to be the best mentor you can be in law school.
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