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BigLaw: Do Mentoring Programs (Ever) Work?

By Liz Kurtz

Originally published on May 18, 2009 in our free BigLaw newsletter. We can all think of trends and innovations that initially seem like the Next Big Thing only to fizzle or quickly become outdated. A few come to mind, such Betamax, AOL ? and law firm mentoring programs. While mentoring programs may not have been widespread years ago, today they are ubiquitous. But are they a true innovation or more like fad diets? If Oprah can't stay on track, who can? Like those diets, mentoring programs are well-intentioned and carefully planned, but ultimately difficult ? and perhaps too difficult ? to fit to the needs of all involved. As a mid-level associate, "Christina" experienced just such a program. My Boss, My Mentor? Christina worked exclusively for "Ted," a very intense and very busy partner who had something of a niche practice at their mid-sized Connecticut firm...continue to full post

Full post as published by TechnoLawyer Blog on June 01, 2009 (boomark / email).