What is the AAPCL Emerging Leaders Mentorship Program?
The AAPCL Emerging Leaders Mentorship Program is a year-long experiential program that aims to advance the professional and personal growth of Penn Carey Law AAPI alumni who are in their first five (5) years of practice. The program is designed to offer guidance and advice to the participating alumni as they adjust to the evolving demands of legal practice, cultivate professional networks, and broaden connections with the broader AAPI legal community. This mentorship program offers a rare opportunity that allows each fellow to build a deep relationship with an assigned alumni mentor and establish rapport among the cohort class.
The mentorship program includes the following mandatory components:
A year-long commitment to meet with an assigned mentor virtually or in-person each quarter
A suite of workshops that focus on leadership building and career advancement designed by the AAPCL Board
Where and when can I apply?
Alumni Mentors and Speakers: The interest form for alumni who would like to become mentors or serve as speakers for our professional development sessions closed on August 31, 2024. Please contact the AAPCL Board at aapclboard@law.upenn.edu if you have interest in participating - we would be happy to connect.
Mentees: The application for mentees closed on June 16, 2024.
Who is eligible?
Applicants must:
Have graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School between 2019 and 2023
Be based anywhere in the United States (including territories)
Commit to proactively engage in the program
What is AAPCL looking for in an applicant?
All eligible Penn Carey Law alumni are encouraged to apply. Enrollment in the program is limited to a maximum of five (5) participants. The selection criteria will include professional goals, leadership experience and potential, and particularly the commitment to the Asian and/or Asian American community. Our ideal candidates will be those who want to build community around shared experiences and learn from their peers and AAPI legal leaders.
Who can I contact for more questions I have about the program?
We hosted a virtual information session for mentees on Friday, May 31, 2024. Please feel free to contact the AAPCL Board at aapclboard@law.upenn.edu if you have any additional questions.