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Mentoring Programme
Career advice from industry experts - straight to your inbox.
Taking the leap into your first job from uni may seem daunting. But imagine how much easier it would be if you had an industry veteran available to offer advice and expert guidance.
The College of Law’s Mentoring Panel connects you with experienced legal professionals who have been there, done that, and are willing to share awesome insights into their journey.
Join the programme to receive real, relevant and relatable career stories, workplace insights and unfiltered advice on topics such as:
- How to make the most of law school
- How to find your first job in the legal industry
- How to become a lawyer in a particular area of law
- How to build a successful career in law
Ask a Question
When you need tips, feedback or advice - drop us a message and a mentor can help.
Expert Guidance
As soon as possible, a mentor will respond. Sometimes multiple mentors will respond if they have something to add to the conversation. Feel free to ask them more questions, respond, say thanks, etc.
Meet the Mentors
Your mentors were carefully selected by the following pool of experts:
- Jennifer Caldwell, Partner, Auckland, National Chair, Chair Buddle Findlay
- Kate Davenport QC, Barrister & President of the New Zealand Bar Association
- Matthew McClelland QC, Barrister, Harbour Chambers
- Charl Hirschfeld, Barrister, Ranfurly Chambers
- Marcus Martin, CEO, College of Law New Zealand
You will talk to lawyers who specialise in civil litigation, criminal, environmental, local government, and resource management law.
Joanna Beresford
Associate, Meredith Connell
Kesia Denhardt
Mike Doesburg
Partner, Wynn Williams
Mary Hill
Partner, Cooney Lees Morgan
Ross Knight
Barrister
Josh Lucas
Barrister, Walker Street Chambers
Kim Meyer
Sole Practitioner, Kim Meyer Law
Tiho Mijatov
Barrister, Stout Street Chambers
Sarah Mitchell
Senior Associate, Simpson Grierson
Kate Stubbing
Senior Associate, Cooney Lees Morgan
Leigh Ziegler
Senior Associate, Buddle Findlay
Mark Williams
Public Defender, Public Defence Service
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply as a mentee, you must meet the following criteria:
- You are a LLB or JD student, and
- You are not employed in the legal industry.