One of MCWF’s prime initiatives is the setting up of a mentoring scheme for those under 15 years’ call.
The primary aim of MCWF is to help women barristers on Circuit maximise their potential in all areas of their professional lives, supporting women barristers to remain in practice, to progress to become QCs or judges, or to become involved in chambers’ management – to identify and fulfil their ambitions.
With this goal in mind MCWF’s Mentoring Scheme aims to link every woman barrister under 15 years’ call to a mentor over 15 years’ call if they wish, in the same practice area and/or geographical area where possible.
A mentor/mentee relationship is not just there for when things go wrong: it is there to provide ongoing support and assistance with career development, as well as broadening both mentors’ and mentees’ contacts within the profession.
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