Co-Counsel Program
The Co-Counsel Program is William & Mary Law School's professional mentorship program, designed to foster meaningful relationships between first-year law students (Junior Counsel) and experienced alumni (Senior Counsel)*. Through thoughtfully matched partnerships based on shared interests, geographic connections and other common experiences, students gain valuable insights into law school, career development and the practice of law while beginning to build their professional networks.
This is a one-year mentorship program with no expectations beyond the year, though many have built lifelong friendships in the past. Co-Counsel is, first and foremost, a mentorship program, and alumni who participate are not expected to make internships or jobs available or to hire students.
Once matches are announced, alumni will receive program guidance and resources to support their role as mentors. Co-Counsel pairs are encouraged to meet at least once during the fall semester, and twice during the spring, either virtually or in person. At the conclusion of the program, both mentors and mentees complete evaluations to help strengthen and enhance the experience for future participants.
Please note that submission of an application does not guarantee a match, as the number of Senior Counsel applicants and Junior Counsel applicants may be uneven. Matches will be made to best serve the needs of the student. If you are not matched, we invite you to participate in one of the other opportunities to remain involved with the Law School and its students.