Mentorship

The mentorship program at NLU Tripura is a critical component in fostering academic and personal growth, providing students with guidance, support, and direction throughout their educational journey. Mentoring provides students emotional and instrumental support, guidance, encouragement and better environment in the University. Recognizing the importance of mentorship in shaping future legal professionals, National Law University, Tripura (NLU Tripura) proposes the establishment of a structured Mentorship Programme. This program aims to connect students with experienced faculty members, legal professionals, and alumni to enhance their academic performance, professional development, and personal growth.

1. Rationale
   Guidance and Support: Law students often face significant academic pressures and uncertainties about their career paths. A mentorship program will provide them with the necessary guidance to navigate these challenges effectively.

   Professional Development: Mentors can offer valuable insights into the legal profession, helping mentees to develop the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to succeed in their careers.

   Personal Growth: Beyond academics and career guidance, mentorship fosters personal growth, helping students build confidence, resilience, and a strong ethical foundation.

2. Objectives< Personalized Support: To offer personalized mentorship that addresses the unique needs, interests, and challenges faced by individual students.

   Academic Guidance: To assist students in their academic pursuits by providing advice on course selection, study techniques, research projects, and career planning.

   Skill Development: To support the development of key skills, such as legal research, writing, advocacy, and ethics, essential for success in the legal profession.

   Holistic Growth: To promote the overall development of students by fostering leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills, as well as encouraging a commitment to social justice.

3. Structure of the Mentorship Programme
   Mentor Pool: The program will create a diverse pool of mentors initially faculty members, and later the distinguished alumni. Each mentor will be carefully selected based on their expertise, experience, and willingness to guide students.

   Mentee Selection: All students at NLU Tripura will be eligible to participate in the Mentorship Programme. Mentees will be matched with mentors based on their academic interests, career goals, and personal preferences.

   Mentorship Pairing: The program will match mentors and mentees through a structured process that considers factors such as areas of interest, specialization, and compatibility. Mentees will have the option to express preferences for their mentors.

   Mentorship Meetings: Regular at least one fortnightly meeting between mentors and mentees will be scheduled, either in person or virtually. These meetings will provide opportunities for discussion, guidance, and feedback.

   Workshops and Training: The program will include workshops and training sessions for both mentors and mentees to ensure that they are well-equipped to maximize the benefits of the mentorship relationship.

   Monitoring and Evaluation: The progress of the mentorship relationships will be monitored through regular feedback and evaluation by the Vice-Chancellor, NLU Tripura. This will ensure that the program is meeting its objectives and that both mentors and mentees are benefiting from the experience.

4. Roles and Responsibilities
    
   Mentors:
   • Support the personal, emotional and professional growth of mentees through advice and encouragement.
   • Provide academic and career guidance to mentees.
   • Offer feedback on academic work, research, and professional development.

   Mentees:

   • Actively participate in mentorship meetings and activities.
   • Seek guidance and be open to feedback and advice from mentors.
   • Set clear academic and career goals and work towards achieving them with the mentor’s support.
   • Engage in self-reflection and apply the learning from the mentorship to personal and professional development.

   Faculty Coordinator: Ms. Susmita Das, Assistant Professor of Law