Personal Experience - How to find mentors?
Hi everyone,
I have to start this thread by saying that I do not know how people gain mentors in the UK.
I graduated an RG university in 2024, and since then have been working as a paralegal. The problem is that there is little to no room to grow, but I don’t have good enough previous grades (2:2 with genuine extenuating circumstances), and nor will most firms sponsor. I have also unfortunately did not pass the recent SQE1 sitting.
I’m unsure of my way into law, and I generally am looking for mentors for career, life etc. I have been trying to network and search for people who are genuinely interested in imparting their wisdom and advice to the younger generation. Im unfortunately not in a financial position where I would be able to pay for such advice, considered that getting a mentor who has worked in the field tend to be a pretty penny.
If you have any tips, or personal experiences in finding a mentor in the industry? How did you do it?