African Lawyers Alliance

Mentorship Programme

African Lawyers Alliance (ALA) is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural 2025 Mentorship Programme, aimed at empowering young African legal professionals by providing them with opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and networking. ALA’s mission is to address key challenges facing Africa’s legal professionals, including unemployment, lack of mentorship, and the rapid evolution of the legal sector due to technological changes.

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Programme Overview:

ALA Mentorship Programme aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and aims to:

• Enhance skills and knowledge of legal professionals.

• Expand professional networks across Africa.

• Support career advancement and leadership within the legal profession.​

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Programme Structure:

• Duration: 6 - 9 months (February 2025 - November 2025).

• Mentorship Pairs: One-on-one mentorship pairing of seasoned professionals (Mentors) with early- to mid-career legal professionals (Mentees).

• Meeting Frequency: Minimum of 5 one-hour mentorship sessions throughout the year.

• Evaluation: Quarterly check-ins and end-of-program evaluations.

 

Eligibility for Mentees:

• African legal professionals with 2-7 years of work experience.

• Holder of an undergraduate law degree (LLB) from an accredited university.

• Proficient in English (written and verbal).

• Eligibility extends to citizens of any African Country.

• Passion for self-development and growth within the legal space.

• Commitment to active participation throughout the mentorship period.

 

Participant Selection: Participants will be selected based on:

• Career interests and goals.

• Skill sets and areas for development.

• Personality and communication styles.

• Regional location.

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Application Process:

• All applicants are required to complete a google form, providing details on their goals, interests, and background.

• Closing date is 25 January 2025.

• Please access the google form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEUcv-WnzPeVpeyuxFcjYXAwi6YQEwjAcuZAhxR14fI8RbYQ/viewform?usp=sf_link 

 

Important Dates:

• January 2025: Closing date for applications. Call for Mentors and preparation for mentor-mentee matching.

• February 2025: Mentor-Mentee matching and programme commencement.

• November 2025: Closing event and final evaluations.

 

Contact Information: For application inquiries, please contact: info@africanlawyersalliance.org

African Lawyers Alliance