Mentoring & Mock Interview Programs

Mentor Programs

The UW School of Law provides a number of mentorship opportunities for practitioners interested in connecting with law students. For more information about these opportunities, email uwlawpmp@uw.edu or sign up to be a mentor on Husky Landing.

Professional Mentor Program

The UW Law Professional Mentor Program pairs JD students with professional legal mentors. Professional mentors and student mentees are paired based on common characteristics such as practice area interests, undergraduate institution, or previous employment experiences. Professional mentors offer guidance and encouragement while facilitating networking and job shadowing opportunities. Professional mentors and student mentees meet throughout a calendar year.

Mock Interview Program

Conduct an in-person mock interview to help students prepare for future job interviews; occurs in winter and spring quarters.

Speed Mentor or Speaking Opportunities

Attend one to two evening events per year to discuss quick questions and provide guidance in a 15–20-minute rotation format with students from all class years. Join a panel, give a coffee talk or brown-bag lunch topic presentation.

Coffee with Counsel

Meet with a small group of law students in a casual setting to help students explore career paths and practice networking. These one-hour sessions are held virtually throughout the academic year.