2026-2027 HBA-DC Mentorship Form
Thank you for your interest in participating in HBA-DC's Mentorship Program. To sign up as a mentor or mentee, please complete this form by October 5, 2026 to be matched in the Program. IMPORTANT: Mentors and Mentees must be current HBA-DC members to participate. To become a member, sign up here: www.hbadc.org. Note: Membership for law students is FREE.
About the Mentorship Program
HBA-DC’s Mentorship Program matches law students, LL.M. students, and recent graduates with practicing attorneys to provide guidance and support as they succeed in law school and during their first years of practice. HBA-DC will host two to three events for mentors and mentees during the program cycle (October 2026 – May 2027). To learn more about the HBA-DC Mentoring Program Guidelines and FAQs, visit https://www.hbadc.org/page/mentorship.
Are you seeking to be mentee or mentor?
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Mentee (Law School, LLM Student, or Recent Graduate)
Mentor (Law School Graduate)
Are you a Law Student, LLM Student, or Recent Graduate?
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Law Student (pursuing a JD)
LLM Student (enrolled in LLM program)
Recent Graduate (graduated within one year)
Name
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First Name
Last Name
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Current City & State
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Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Preferred Email
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example@example.com
Preferred Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Undergraduate College Attended
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Law School Attending
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Year in Law School
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1L
2L
3L
4L
Evening Student
LLM Student
Law School Graduated
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Name of Current Employer & Title
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Would you be interested in mentoring more than one mentee?
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Yes
Maybe
No
What type of mentee would you be interested in mentoring?
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LLM Students
JD Students
Recent Graduate
Any type
Practice Area(s) Where You Have Experience
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Corporate Law
International Law
Criminal Prosecution
Criminal Defense
Immigration Law
Intellectual Property Law
Tax Law
(Int'l) Human Rights Law
Securities and Investments
Regulatory/Admin Law
General Civil/Appellate Litigation
Real Estate Law
Civil Rights Law
Legislature/ Public Policy
Family Law
Sports & Entertainment Law
Health Law
National Security Law
Consumer Protection
Public Interest/ Legal Services
Antitrust
Judiciary
Environmental Law
(Int'l) Arbitration
Other
Select Your Top 5 Practice Area(s) of Interest
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Corporate Law
International Law
Criminal Prosecution
Criminal Defense
Immigration Law
Intellectual Property Law
Tax Law
(Int'l) Human Rights Law
Securities and Investments
Regulatory/Admin Law
General Civil/Appellate Litigation
Real Estate Law
Civil Rights Law
Legislature/ Public Policy
Family Law
Sports & Entertainment Law
Health Law
National Security Law
Consumer Protection
Public Interest/ Legal Services
Antitrust
Judiciary
Environmental Law
(Int'l) Arbitration
Undecided
Open to All
Other
What kind of events would you want to attend as part of the Mentorship Program?
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Professional Development Workshops (e.g., resume review, interviewing tips, navigating firm life)
Social and Networking Mixers (e.g., happy hours, coffee chats, casual dinners)
Panel Discussions and Speaker Events (e.g., insights from judges, senior partners, or public interest lawyers)
Virtual Networking/Webinars
Open to All
Other
You are invited to HBA-DC's Mentorship Program Kick Off Reception on October 14, 2026!
HBA-DC hosts a Mentorship Kickoff Reception on the evening of October 14, 2026, at Arnold and Porter to celebrate the beginning of the mentorship program. Please register for this event on the HBA-DC website: https://www.hbadc.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2088781&group=
Are you available to attend the Mentorship Kick Off Reception on October 14, 2026?
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Yes - I will register on the HBA-DC website for the event
Maybe
No
Please register for this event on the HBA-DC website: https://www.hbadc.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2088781&group=
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