n        Meet for breakfast, lunch or dinner

n        Invite student mentee to your office

n        Take your student mentee to court to witness a proceeding

n        E-mail correspondence, letters or phone calls are excellent means of communications for out-of-town mentors and students

n        Share sample pleadings and forms

n        Offer guidance with course selection

n        Critique your student’s resume

n        Conduct a mock interview

n        Discuss your area(s) of practice. Share your opinions about your field of law or work environment

n        Introduce your student to colleagues who are working in fields outside your area(s) of expertise

n        If your student is from out of state, offer tips on fun places to go and things to do in the New York area

n        Be available to field questions and concerns about law school, exams and career decisions