Peer Mentorship Program
The Peer Mentorship Program at the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto pairs first year students with upper year mentors. The program was founded by a group of law students in 2009. Mentors act as a source of guidance for matters of both academic and non-academic nature. The Peer Mentorship Program strongly believes that the establishment of a relationship between first year students and upper year students is essential to fostering an inclusive community within the law school.
The Peer Mentorship Program has three objectives:
1. Increase Enjoyment and Success of the First Year Program:
- Offer first year students a supportive and confidential peer resource
- Encourage positive self-discovery by helping students set individual goals based on personal ambitions and interests
- Provide an additional avenue for students in need to seek out assistance and appropriate referrals while at the law school
- Minimize the stress, anxiety, and sense of isolation that commonly accompany the first year of legal studies
2. Increase Enjoyment and Success during the Upper Years:
- Offer upper year students the opportunity to gain confidence in their legal skills and knowledge
- Allow upper year students to develop mentoring skills, which are highly valued by the legal profession
3. Strengthen the U of T Law community:
- Provide the infrastructure for a system of support within the student body
- Prevent upper year attrition in participation within the law school community
- Encourage inter-year unity and communication between students
The 2010 - 2011 Peer Mentorship Program Committee provides ongoing organizational support for the Program. Don't hesitate to contact the following friendly members with any questions:
The Committee also hosts various events throughout the year for mentor and mentee matches.
