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Our 2026 Mentoring Programme

​Applications for the WILHK 2026 Mentoring Programme are now closed.

Thank you for your interest in the 9th Women in Law Hong Kong Mentoring Programme.  

 

The Programme aims to create a strong support network for participants to navigate our ever-changing work environment.  It also aims to empower mentees with the confidence to develop their own networks and to provide mentees with the opportunity to gain and refine their skills to help navigate their careers. Mentors will have the rewarding opportunity to make a difference to young professionals’ careers, while contributing to gender equity and addressing undesirable everyday behaviors against diversity, equity and inclusion.

 

The 2026 Mentoring Programme is currently underway.  The Programme runs from March to November 2026, and brings participants together in a variety of settings, including one-on-one mentoring sessions, an ice breaking and matching event, a kick-off and orientation event, skills workshops and social and networking gatherings.

What our alumni say:

 

“Participating in this program has been an incredibly rewarding experience for me.  The structure of the program has allowed for meaningful discussions, and I always leave the sessions feeling more motivated and empowered.  The resources and guidance provided have been instrumental in my future goal-setting.”

– our 2024 mentee

 

“The 2024 WILHK Mentoring Program has been an incredible experience.  When I applied for the program, I wanted to be more intentional and consistent in my efforts to expand my network, gain more clarity on possible career paths, and pay it forward by participating in WILHK.  I have achieved all of these goals and more.  I’ve met so many interesting people who have been so generous with their time and willingness to share their insights and offer advice, and I’ve grown so much from all the thought- and action-provoking sessions.  I am so grateful for all the conversations, laughs and learning.”

– our 2024 mentee

 

“Well thought-out and well organized. The seminars are very informative and fruitful, with very experienced speakers who were right on the spot on many important topics.  The overall quality of the participants is just absolutely amazing. I have learned a lot from my mentee and other participants in this programme.”

– our 2024 mentor

“I learnt the importance of empathy and striving for things I want. I also started to build up confidence in myself.”

– our 2021 mentee

 

“Mentoring also works in the “reverse”, where I as mentor get so much inspiration and learn so much from my mentee.”

– our 2021 mentor

Our Criteria for Mentors and Mentees

  • Mentors (male or female) who have at least ten years of work experience (with substantial exposure in the legal field or to the challenges faced by legal professionals)

  • Mentees (female) who have three to seven years of work experience in the legal field

 

  • Willingness to commit to 100% participation and attendance in the WILHK Mentoring Programme

 

  • Dedication to listening and learning from each other

 

  • Ability to identify specific goals that they would like to achieve

 

  • Adherence to confidentiality to ensure a mentor/mentee relationship of trust

 

  • WILHK membership

Key Dates

23 February 2026 (Monday) 5pm

Application deadline   

 

23 February to 6 March 2026

Interviews with mentee applicants

 

19 March 2026 (Thursday) 7pm

Ice breaking and matching event

Venue: Bird & Bird, 6/F, The Annex, 18 Harbour Road, Hong Kong

 

19 March to 31 March 2026

Participants to self-organise one-on-one meetings with prospective mentors/mentees to identify matching preferences

7 April 2026 (Tuesday) 5pm

Deadline for submitting matching preferences by email to mentoringprogramme@wilhk.com

 

10 April 2026 (Friday)

Announcement of mentoring pairs

 

16 April 2026 (Thursday) 7pm

Session One: Kick-off and Orientation (facilitated by Sarah Millson of Actualize Global)

Venue: JSM, 16/F, Prince's Building, 10 Chater Road Central, Hong Kong

 

14 May 2026 (Thursday) 7pm

Session Two (facilitated by Krisztina Anspach of CRA Admired Leadership)

Venue: Harney Westwood & Riegels, 14th Floor, Alexandra House, 18 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong

 

23 June 2026

Summer Evening Networking Drinks

3 September 2026 (Thursday) 7pm
Session Three (facilitated by Joanna Chin of M4W )
Venue: JSM, 16/F, Prince's Building, 10 Chater Road Central, Hong Kong
 

October/November 2026
Evening Closing Drinks (sponsored by Appleby)

Applications

Applications for the WILHK 2026 Mentoring Programme are now closed.

 

Information about the WILHK 2027 Mentoring Programme will be announced in due course. Please check back for updates or join our mailing list
to stay informed.

 

If you have any questions, get in touch at mentoringprogramme@wilhk.com.

Current 2026 Mentoring Programme Sponsors

We would like to express our gratitude to our sponsors for this year’s programme (in alphabetical order below).  If your organization would like to support us in any way, please do not hesitate to contact the WILHK mentoring team at mentoringprogramme@wilhk.com.

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