EWLA Mentorship Program for Female Law Students and Fresh Graduates 2026
Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association (EWLA)
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Role description
Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association (EWLA) is inviting applications from eligible female final-year law students and fresh female law graduates in Ethiopia to participate in its 2026 Mentorship Program. The six-month program is designed to support women's professional development in the legal sector through mentorship, practical exposure, capacity building, and networking.
Opportunity Details
Organization: Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association (EWLA) Opportunity: EWLA Mentorship Program 2026 Target Participants: Female final-year law students and fresh law graduates Location: Addis Ababa / Office-based and virtual participation Opportunity Type: Mentorship Program / Contract Career Level: Entry Level / Fresh Graduate Number of Participants: 1 Program Duration: Six months Program Start Date: September 2, 2026 Orientation: September 2, 2026 Application Deadline: August 16, 2026
About the EWLA Mentorship Program
The EWLA Mentorship Program is part of the organization's 2026–2030 Strategic Plan and focuses on empowering the next generation of women leaders in the legal profession.
The program aims to create a structured pathway for women entering the legal field while providing practical skills, professional connections, and opportunities to learn from experienced legal practitioners.
It also supports EWLA's professional empowerment and legal networking activities by connecting female law students and young graduates with senior professionals in the legal sector.
What the Mentorship Program Offers
Selected participants will have access to:
One-on-one mentorship with senior legal practitioners for six months. Monthly mentorship sessions conducted both face-to-face and virtually. Practical exposure to professional legal environments. Capacity-building sessions designed to strengthen professional skills. Networking opportunities with mentors and fellow participants. Opportunities to exchange professional experiences and knowledge. A certificate of completion upon successful participation. A mentor endorsement letter upon successful completion of the program.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
Be a female law student enrolled at an Ethiopian university or affiliated academic institution. Be in the final year / fifth year of law studies, or be a young female law graduate. Be interested in professional development, mentorship, and capacity building in the legal sector. Be committed to attending monthly mentorship sessions, including both in-person and online sessions. Be willing to actively participate in program activities. Have strong communication skills.
Priority: Applicants with high GPA scores will be given priority during the selection process.
Application Requirements and Process
Interested and eligible applicants should:
Complete the EWLA online application form. Indicate their preferred sector of interest in the application. Submit the application before the stated deadline. Participate in the selection process if shortlisted.
Application Form
Apply online through the EWLA application form:
https://forms.gle/akK6HKfDrZHqwMmL6
Application Deadline
August 16, 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
Selection and Program Timeline
Application deadline: August 16, 2026 Final selection and notification: August 20, 2026 Program start and orientation: September 2, 2026
Accessibility Support
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or program activities may indicate their needs in the application.
Support may include disability access, translation, or other reasonable assistance required to facilitate participation.
Confidentiality and Ethics
Application information will be handled confidentially. Selected mentees will be required to sign a code of conduct covering client confidentiality, ethical mentoring relationships, and respectful participation in the program.
Contact for Questions
For questions or assistance regarding the application, applicants may contact the EWLA focal persons listed in the original announcement:
Mahder Dawit: 0983045593 Elias Terfessa: 0983930210
Opportunity Details
Organization: Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association (EWLA) Opportunity: EWLA Mentorship Program 2026 Target Participants: Female final-year law students and fresh law graduates Location: Addis Ababa / Office-based and virtual participation Opportunity Type: Mentorship Program / Contract Career Level: Entry Level / Fresh Graduate Number of Participants: 1 Program Duration: Six months Program Start Date: September 2, 2026 Orientation: September 2, 2026 Application Deadline: August 16, 2026
About the EWLA Mentorship Program
The EWLA Mentorship Program is part of the organization's 2026–2030 Strategic Plan and focuses on empowering the next generation of women leaders in the legal profession.
The program aims to create a structured pathway for women entering the legal field while providing practical skills, professional connections, and opportunities to learn from experienced legal practitioners.
It also supports EWLA's professional empowerment and legal networking activities by connecting female law students and young graduates with senior professionals in the legal sector.
What the Mentorship Program Offers
Selected participants will have access to:
One-on-one mentorship with senior legal practitioners for six months. Monthly mentorship sessions conducted both face-to-face and virtually. Practical exposure to professional legal environments. Capacity-building sessions designed to strengthen professional skills. Networking opportunities with mentors and fellow participants. Opportunities to exchange professional experiences and knowledge. A certificate of completion upon successful participation. A mentor endorsement letter upon successful completion of the program.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
Be a female law student enrolled at an Ethiopian university or affiliated academic institution. Be in the final year / fifth year of law studies, or be a young female law graduate. Be interested in professional development, mentorship, and capacity building in the legal sector. Be committed to attending monthly mentorship sessions, including both in-person and online sessions. Be willing to actively participate in program activities. Have strong communication skills.
Priority: Applicants with high GPA scores will be given priority during the selection process.
Application Requirements and Process
Interested and eligible applicants should:
Complete the EWLA online application form. Indicate their preferred sector of interest in the application. Submit the application before the stated deadline. Participate in the selection process if shortlisted.
Application Form
Apply online through the EWLA application form:
https://forms.gle/akK6HKfDrZHqwMmL6
Application Deadline
August 16, 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
Selection and Program Timeline
Application deadline: August 16, 2026 Final selection and notification: August 20, 2026 Program start and orientation: September 2, 2026
Accessibility Support
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or program activities may indicate their needs in the application.
Support may include disability access, translation, or other reasonable assistance required to facilitate participation.
Confidentiality and Ethics
Application information will be handled confidentially. Selected mentees will be required to sign a code of conduct covering client confidentiality, ethical mentoring relationships, and respectful participation in the program.
Contact for Questions
For questions or assistance regarding the application, applicants may contact the EWLA focal persons listed in the original announcement:
Mahder Dawit: 0983045593 Elias Terfessa: 0983930210