Mentoring and More at Moritz, supported by the Baker Hostetler Endowment for Professional Development, serves as a bridge between the theory and the practice of law. Students learn by example from mentors who care deeply about improving law and its administration, have high expectations for themselves and their colleagues in the profession, and are willing to help guide those who follow them into the profession.
Program Goals
- Introducing students to the legal profession and providing opportunities to engage with lawyers practicing in a variety of areas
- Reinforcing the importance of professionalism and civility in the legal profession
- Building professional networks and relationships
Mentoring and More at Moritz follows a group mentoring model. Typically mentoring groups are comprised of two mentors and up to five students. Throughout the academic year, mentoring groups are invited to luncheons held at the Moritz Barrister Club. Mentoring and More at Moritz luncheons serve as a springboard for encouraging continued, informal contact between students and mentors. Mentoring programming begins in late August/early September and mentoring groups are encouraged to connect monthly throughout the academic year (August-May) to build upon and deepen the mentoring relationship.
Student Applications
Mentoring and More at Moritz is open to all Moritz students. Incoming and current Moritz students interested in participating in the mentoring program must complete the Mentoring and More at Moritz interest application. Mentoring group matches will be made over the summer, and mentoring group assignments and other mentoring announcements will be sent to the email address provided on the student application. Mentoring applications are due Friday, August 6, 2021. If you would like to be added to the Fall 2021 Mentoring Waitlist, please complete The Mentoring Waitlist Application.
Potential Mentors
If you are interested in learning more about the mentoring program or participating in the program as a mentor, complete the Mentor Interest/ Information Form or contact the mentoring coordinator: Angela Henderson, at MoritzMentoring@osu.edu
Due to updated spring semester Safe and Healthy Buckeyes Events guidance in-person mentoring events have postponed and mentoring groups are encouraged to connect virtually. In-person mentoring event information will be updated and shared with mentoring participants as information becomes available.
On-campus mentoring luncheons serve as a springboard for encouraging continued, informal contact between students and mentors. Mentoring groups are encouraged to set up a monthly check-in schedule to build upon the mentoring relationship. Please contact the Mentoring Coordinator, Angela Henderson, if you would like assistance setting up meetings for your group.