Women's Mentoring Program Kick-Off Event at DLA Piper

The Women's Mentoring Program pairs 1Ls with alumnae in the Chicago area.

The event was at DLA Piper's offices Downtown.

Students had a chance to get to know each other better too.

Some mentors graduated several years ago, but others are recent JDs.

The Women's Mentoring Program student board of 2Ls and 3Ls.

Mentors meet with students at organized receptions and one-on-one.

The program was founded by three 1L women in the 1990s.

Mentors offer advice on navigating law school and the job market.

The 1Ls have been told many times about the value of networking.

1L students went back to Hyde Park with new contacts.