For WOCA Mentors

Overview of the 2023-2024 WOCA Mentorship Program

How to Get Involved

We are currently recruiting mentor volunteers for the 2023-2024 school year.

What is expected of Mentors?

The mentoring program spans the academic year. Therefore, we ask that mentors commit to being involved in the program from October 2023 through June 2024. Your level of involvement with your mentee is to be determined by you and your mentee. We are aware that your schedule is busy, and your time is valuable. We hope that at a minimum you will:

  • Meet in-person or virtually with your mentee once each quarter
  • Participate in one or more group events
  • Communicate with your mentee via email or phone periodically as agreed upon by you and your mentee, and
  • Provide feedback, guidance, and encouragement to your mentee.

What if I am not able to commit to being a Mentor?

If you are unable to commit to being a mentor for the full academic year but would still like to be involved, please email WOCA Chief of Staff Alejandra Martinez at amart377@depaul.edu. We are happy to include you on invitations to approximately two mentoring program-related events during the academic year to connect with fellow attorneys and WOCA undergraduate students.

What are the program-sponsored events?

The program will include  small-group events during the winter quarter. In addition to sponsored events, mentors and mentees will correspond throughout the year. To help guide the mentoring relationship, WOCA Vice President Arielle Kallan will reach out periodically.

How do I sign-up?

To sign-up to participate as a WOCA mentor, please complete the sign-up form linked below. Please note, the sign-up will open in early Fall and matching process is on a rolling basis.

Important Dates

  • September 27- Sign-up form opens for WOCA Mentor volunteers
  • September 26- Sign-up form opens for WOCA Mentees
  • October 11- First WOCA Mixer Event for new WOCA Members
  • January – May 2024 - Small group events (Typically a dinner; Details to be shared at a later date)
  • March 1st, 2024- WOCA Fundraiser (In-Person; Location TBD)
  • May 24, 2024- WOCA Mentorship Gala (6:30pm-8:00pm, In-Person; Location TBD)
  • June 5th, 2024 - Program conclusion

WOCA MENTOR SIGN UP FORM

    WOCA MENTOR Sign-Up Form