(JD) Guide - The University of Sydney

THE SYDNEY JD –PEER MENTORING PROGRAMIn 2010 the Sydney Law School launched a Peer to PeerMentoring Program for first year JD and LLB students. Theprogram has grown and this year we had more than 70 percent of international and local JD students participate.The program is designed to assist you in building social andacademic networks through attending a range of academicand social events with the support of a mentor.YOUR MENTORAll mentors and mentees will meet on the first day oflectures where you will have the opportunity to find outabout the degree and University and meet other first yearstudents. Each group is matched up with two senior studentmentors who work with a group of 8-10 mentees. Thementor will help you by:––giving you information about all the services on campus––organising two mentoring group activities––inviting you to social and academic events––giving you general information about life in Sydney––providing someone you can talk to about your experiencesand studiesThe mentor is not responsible for:––tutoring––academic adviceWHAT WILL I BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND?It is recommended that you attend the program launch inFebruary and the lunch in March. These meetings are notcompulsory. However, meetings have been found to bebeneficial in helping you to share information, meet otherstudents and gain advice and guidance from a seniorstudent.You can then choose whether you want to attend theadditional social and academic events.WHAT HAPPENS IF I STOP ATTENDING MEETINGS?Meeting attendance is not compulsory. As a matter ofcourtesy, please advise your mentor if you cannot attendthe meetings.WHEN WILL EVENTS TAKE PLACE?Social and academic events are organised by the MentoringProgram Coordinator. Please check your University emailregularly for the dates and times of social events.HOW LONG DOES THE PROGRAM RUN FOR?The Program will run throughout first semester as follows:––Program Launch (February)––Lunch Time Event (March)––One to two additional academic and social events––One mentor/mentee meeting (March/April)