What is the AAPCL Emerging Leaders Mentorship Program?

The AAPCL Emerging Leaders Mentorship Program is a year-long experiential program that aims to advance the professional and personal growth of Penn Carey Law AAPI alumni who are in their first five (5) years of practice. The program is designed to offer guidance and advice to the participating alumni as they adjust to the evolving demands of legal practice, cultivate professional networks, and broaden connections with the broader AAPI legal community. This mentorship program offers a rare opportunity that allows each fellow to build a deep relationship with an assigned alumni mentor and establish rapport among the cohort class.

The mentorship program includes the following mandatory components:

  • A year-long commitment to meet with an assigned mentor virtually or in-person each quarter

  • A suite of workshops that focus on leadership building and career advancement designed by the AAPCL Board

Where and when can I apply?

Mentees: The application for alumni who would like to become mentees is due on July 31, 2025. Application form is accessible here.

Alumni Mentors and Speakers: The application for alumni who would like to become mentors or serve as speakers for our professional development sessions is due on July 31, 2025. Application form is accessible here.

Who is eligible?

Mentee Applicants must:

  • Have graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School within the last five years

  • Be based anywhere in the United States (including territories)

  • Commit to proactively engage in the program

What is AAPCL looking for in an applicant?

All eligible Penn Carey Law alumni are encouraged to apply. Enrollment in the program is limited to a maximum of five (5) participants. The selection criteria will include professional goals, leadership experience and potential, and particularly the commitment to the Asian and/or Asian American community. Our ideal candidates will be those who want to build community around shared experiences and learn from their peers and AAPI legal leaders.

Who can I contact for more questions I have about the program?

Please feel free to contact the AAPCL Board at aapclboard@law.upenn.edu if you have any questions.