Legal Fundamentals: Mentee Mindset and Self-Assessment

Course Modules and Webinar Include:

• Cultivating Resilience (13 min) In this module we meet Terrance. He could use some help cultivating his resilience. Resilience is about the capacity to keep going—and growing—in the face of adversity or change. It is about developing the ability to handle the inevitable setbacks or unexpected developments of life without being sidelined by them. Cultivating resilience allows you to encounter difficult work situations or difficult life experiences and move forward in a positive way. In this module we explore four practical tips to help you cultivate resilience.
• Mentee Playbook: Building Your Personal Board of Advisers (9 min) Whether you're looking for informal mentors or you're involved in a formal mentoring program it is important to note that one individual will not necessarily fill every need; you will benefit from building a cadre of mentors to advise you on different goals and at different times throughout your career. In this module we'll explore what to look for, where to find, and who to seek out as you strive to build your personal board of advisers.
• Mentee Playbook: Make the Most of Your Mentoring Relationships (9 min) Guidance from an effective mentor can make a significant difference in your personal and professional advancement. Your relationship with your mentor requires time and effort—and the effort begins with you: the mentee. The more you engage with your mentor in productive and purposeful ways the more you will get out of the relationship. In this module we'll explore specific actionable steps you can take to set goals and expectations with your mentor, prepare for meetings, and receive and act on feedback.
• Successful Practices for Preparing Your Self-Assessment (16 min) Preparing your self-assessment is an opportunity - to reflect on your performance, assess progress toward your goals and the firm's, and plan your goals for the coming year. It's also an opportunity for you to prepare thoughtfully for your performance review meeting to tell your story in your own words and to provide evaluators with insight into your past performance, future goals, and your perspective. In this module we explore some practical tips for preparing your self-assessment.
• Webinar: From Automatic to Exceptional Thinking: Legal Minds and Mental Wellness This online course explores the transition from automatic to exceptional thinking for lawyers, covering automatic thoughts, cognitive distortions, legal catastrophizing, and natural therapeutics for mental wellness.