The Birmingham Bar Association's New Lawyer Mentoring Program assists new lawyers as they become experienced legal practitioners. New lawyers (Mentees) are paired with experienced lawyers (Mentors) for a quality one-on-one mentoring experience. Participation in the program is voluntary and FREE!  A brief history and overview of the program is available here.

FOR MENTEES:  BBA members who have been actively practicing for 3 years or less are invited apply. Submit a Mentee application here. 

FOR MENTORS:  BBA lawyers who have practiced at least 5 years are invited to become a mentor. The Program seeks experienced, professional and ethical lawyers who can assist Mentees as they transition to experienced practitioners. Submit a Mentor application here.

If you would like to be a Mentor in 2025 or 2026, please e-mail jwilson@birminghambar.org.

Click to download the Mentoring Program curriculum and plan and program completion checklist

Questions?  Contact Committee Chair Pooja Chawla at lawoffice.pc@gmail.com or 205-757-7287.

Please Note:  This program is NOT an alternative to the Professionalism and Ethics CLE required by the Alabama State Bar for new Bar admittees.