Our 2025 Mentoring Programme
(Last chance on Monday) WILHK 2025 Mentoring Programme - Applications are Closing on 24 February 2025!
Please grab this final opportunity to join us in our 8th 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 gratifying experience of making a difference to a young professional’s career while contributing to gender equity and addressing undesirable everyday behaviors against diversity, equity and inclusion.
Applications are closing on Monday 24 February 2025. The Programme will run from March to November 2025, and participants will come 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
“Not only have I enjoyed sharing my experiences as a mentor, but I have also learned and grown alongside my mentee. The connections I’ve made with other talented lawyers have been invaluable, providing me with fresh perspectives and inspiration.”
– our 2024 mentor
Our Criteria for Mentors and Mentees
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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 and legal service firms)
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Mentees (female) who have three to seven years of work experience in the legal field
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Willingness to commit to 100% participation and attendance in the WILHK Mentoring Programme
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Dedication to listening and learning from each other
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Ability to identify specific goals that they would like to achieve
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Adherence to confidentiality to ensure a mentor/mentee relationship of trust
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WILHK membership
Key Dates
24 February 2025 (Monday) 5pm
Application deadline
Week commencing 24 February 2025
Interviews with mentee applicants
11 March 2025 (6.30pm-8.30pm)
Ice breaking and matching event
Venue: JSM, 18/F, Prince's Building, 10 Chater Road Central, Hong Kong
11 March to 30 March 2025
Participants to self-organise one-on-one meetings with prospective mentors/mentees to identify matching preferences
28 March 2025 (Friday) 5pm
Deadline for submitting matching preferences by email to mentoringprogramme@wilhk.com
Week of 9 April 2025
Announcement of mentoring pairs
10 April 2025 (7.00pm-8.30pm)
Session One: Kick-off and Orientation (facilitated by Benita Chick of Encompass HK)
Venue: Freshfields, 55th Floor, One Island East Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay
20 May 2025 (7.00pm-8.30pm)
Session Two: Networking and Working the Room (facilitated by Martin Hill of Okano Consulting)
Venue: JSM, 18/F, Prince's Building, 10 Chater Road Central, Hong Kong
June 2025 (date and time TBC)
Summer Evening Networking Drinks
July to September 2025
In addition to one-on-one meetings between mentoring pairs, participants are encouraged to self-organize informal get-togethers amongst the broader mentoring cohort
25 September 2025 (12.30pm-2.00pm)
Session Three: Leadership Growth (facilitated by Rianna Chugani of Intention Coaching
Venue: Harneys, Room 3501, The Center, 99 Queen's Road Central, Central
November 2025 (date and time TBC)
Evening Closing Event
Applications
Please fill in the mentor or mentee application form, which can be downloaded below. Completed application forms together with a recent professional photo (which you would be happy to share with other programme participants) and your latest CV should be submitted to mentoringprogramme@wilhk.com no later than 5.00pm on 24 February 2025 (Monday).
2025 WILHK Mentee Application Form
2025 WILHK Mentor Application Form
2025 WILHK Mentee Application Form
2025 WILHK Mentor Application Form
If you have any questions, get in touch at mentoringprogramme@wilhk.com
2025 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.





