Become a mentee
The programme is open to all female and gender diverse University of Auckland law students who are in their penultimate/final year of their studies.
Mentees will need to study in both Semesters One and Two of the year to ensure that they will be in Auckland to fulfil their mentoring relationship. Students going on exchange will not be eligible to apply.
He Ira Wāhine | The Women's Mentoring Programme is designed for students who need assistance and support in developing skills and confidence to manage their future careers. Throughout this programme we focus on:
- Building the foundations of your personal and professional networks
- Preparing for the transition from university to fulltime employment
- Obtaining an understanding of the world of work, including some of the obstacles women can face and how to overcome them
- Career management – the opportunity to discuss goals and develop a plan to work towards achieving them
- Relating theoretical studies to current practice in the legal world and obtaining an industry insight to support your academic learning
- Invitations to attend events including professional development workshops and opportunities to hear from female leaders
Acceptance will be based on the quality of the students’ applications and their passion for the Programme. Extracurricular activities, community and voluntary activities will be highly regarded.
The next programme will commence in Semester 1 of 2024.
It is important to note that this is not a work experience programme or a recruitment tool and students should not expect to obtain employment from the programme.