Mentor and mentee applications for the 2026-2027 school year will open in September 2026.
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CLJC Pre‑Law Mentoring Program
CLJC Pre‑Law Mentoring Program
The Center for Law, Justice & Culture (CLJC) Pre‑Law Mentoring Program connects current Ohio University students with experienced legal professionals who serve as alumni mentors. A collaboration between CLJC and the Ohio University Alumni Association, mentor and mentee pairs meet virtually (or in person, if possible) across six months of the school year to complete monthly milestones that they agree upon together. The milestones are designed to provide personalized guidance, encouragement, and insight throughout a student’s pre‑law journey. The program emphasizes relationship‑building, professional development, and access to knowledge about legal education and the legal profession, It supports students at every stage of exploring and preparing for a career in law.
Through the mentoring program, students are paired with attorneys, judges, law students, and legal scholars who help them:
- Clarify their academic and career goals
- Explore different areas of legal practice
- Learn strategies for law school success and legal practice
- Understand the realities of legal work in public interest, private practice, government service, and beyond
- Build a professional network that extends beyond Athens and into legal communities across Ohio and the nation
The CLJC Pre‑Law Mentoring Program aligns with Ohio University’s commitment to hands‑on, experiential learning, and professional development. Students gain not only practical information but also the confidence and support needed to navigate the path to law school and a meaningful legal career.
Whether a student is just beginning to explore law or preparing to submit law school applications, the CLJC Pre‑Law Mentoring Program provides a structured, supportive framework that empowers them to make informed choices and thrive in the legal profession.
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Where Mentors and Mentees Connect, Learn & Grow
Students and alumni in the Pre-Law Mentor program connect in person at the annual spring Per-Law Day
Pre-Law Day 2026
Online Mentoring Starts Each Fall
The Ohio University Alumni Association helps kick off new mentor and mentee pairs each fall. The six-month program includes some online group mentoring sessions that easily fit into alumni and student schedules
Pairs of mentor and mentee also meet virtually or in person to complete their monthly milestones, before they all come together in person at Pre-Law Day each spring.
