Attorney-Mentor Program

Applications Are Open:
Become an Attorney-Mentor for 2026–2027!

We're looking for attorneys, paralegals, and law students to mentor NJ LEEP students through this year's debate program.

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9th and 10th graders participate in NJ LEEP’s Debate Program and participate in two debates each academic year.

Debates help our students develop life skills:

Public Speaking

Self-Confidence/Self-Advocacy

Critical Thinking, Research and Writing

“If you really, really want to make a difference in someone’s life, and give them the benefit of your experience and wisdom, you should mentor. The rewarding nature of helping someone get to college and get a college education? There’s nothing greater than that.”

— Steve T. NJ LEEP Attorney Mentor

Attorney-Mentors are paired with students to help them prepare for each debate. Attorney-Mentors meet with students at prescheduled times during the academic year and attend both debates to support their mentee.

One of the primary goals of the mentor-mentee relationship is to add additional supports to our students as they build their debate skills. Our Attorney-Mentor program has proved invaluable to our students; many students continue to work with their mentors after high school towards their goal of college graduation and starting careers.