Mentoring

WLAQ’s LADDER PROGRAM

WLAQ supports and nurtures women in the early stages of their legal careers through its Ladder mentoring program.  The program matches law students and young lawyers with more experienced women in the profession who can encourage, assist and empower young women to take advantage of opportunities in the law. The ladder program helps develop professional contacts as well as assists women in taking responsibility for their learning and career direction.

The ladder program has enjoyed many years of success and continues to attract impressive mentors (including senior members of the Profession and members of the judiciary) as well as many promising and enthusiastic 'mentees'.

The program runs annually from September to August each year. Once we receive details of the applicants, we endeavour to allocate mentees to mentors to match their areas of interest as closely as possible to facilitate the mentees experience. 

To participate as a mentee in the ladder program you need to be a member of WLAQ. We offer lower rates for students and recently admitted lawyers.

If you aren't a member but want to join WLAQ to particiopate in the Ladder Program or our other events, visit our 'Become a Member' section of our website, apply with payment.

The 2011-2012 Ladder Program applications have now closed.