The International Law Section has been fast at work, and we are happy to announce our new CBA International Law Mentorship Initiative.
SHARE YOUR INTERNATIONAL LAW EXPERIENCE WITH EAGER MENTEES!
The CBA International Law Section (ILS) is proud to launch its new International Law Mentorship Initiative in collaboration with provincial CBA mentorship programs. Building upon the ILS’ networks of international law practitioners, the Mentorship Initiative aims to recruit mentors with international law experience. The profiles of volunteer mentors will be shared with provincial mentorship programs that have mentees interested in international law. Mentees are usually law students or new lawyers. They are eager to learn from mentors like you!
WHY BE AN INTERNATIONAL LAW MENTOR?
- Tell your story – You built a career involving international law. An eager audience wants to hear how you overcame any challenges and found/made the opportunities that led you to become an international law practitioner.
- Pay it forward – At the early stages or at some point in your career, you probably received advice or guidance about practicing international law. Someone spent their time to speak with you. This is your chance to return that important kindness. You may even change a future/new lawyer’s career trajectory.
- Grow our community – Meet your future colleagues of the international law bar in Canada. While the community of international law practitioners in Canada may be small compared to other fields, Canadian lawyers are well-respected across the globe in both private and public international law. Let’s expand the membership and expertise of our community across the country.
Check out the rest of the information for the mentorship initiative here!
SUCCESSFUL PD PROGRAMMING:
Over the recent time, we have been able to put on two very successful events, our International Law Online Symposium on May 14th and our IDEA webinar – Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the UDHR: A Fireside Chat on its Legacy and Future on June 14th. Please check out the programs if you did not participate! The recordings are now available.
CONNECT WITH US!
Get involved and follow us on LinkedIn, which has more than 1200 followers across Canada!
We invite you to submit articles to be published on our webpage and LinkedIn page. Articles can be written by Section members, commissioned by them, or co-authored with legal professionals or scholars.
Thank you,
CBA International Law Section