Branch Mentoring Programme

Ciarb Egypt Branch established the Mentoring Programme in 2020 - the first such programme initiated by a Ciarb Branch in the region.

The programme provides young Ciarb members interested in arbitration and ADR with the opportunity to learn from the experience of more senior members of the arbitration community.

Mentoring Groups are formed of 1-4 ‘Mentees’ (under the age of 40) assigned to a ‘Mentor’ (a senior arbitration/ADR expert) and a ‘Mentor Supporter’ (an established practitioner). Each Group works together for a one-year cycle, developing a plan for activities aimed at developing relations across the Group and facilitating the Mentees’ integration into the arbitration and ADR world.

Young members of Ciarb can apply to participate in the Mentoring Programme at the start of each new cycle. The cycle comprises four Groups, one of which is conducted virtually for non-resident Mentees. No fee is charged and no financial benefits are available through the programme.

Mentoring Activities

 

Groups co-ordinate to develop a plan for activities aimed at developing relations across the entire Group and facilitating the Mentees' integration into the arbitration and ADR world.

Potential activities include: workshops, video-conferencing, messaging, publishing articles, sharing information, and networking opportunities.

Mentees’ Applications

 

  • All current young Ciarb members, interested in arbitration and ADR, are eligible to apply to become Mentees.
  • Egypt Branch Committee will identify candidates who demonstrate commitment and motivation and will match them with the most suitable Mentors and Mentor Supporters.
  • Mentees applicants must complete this Application Form

Mentor Supporters

 

  • The Mentor Supporter should have sufficient knowledge in arbitration/ADR and be frequently involved in Ciarb activities.
  • Mentor Supporters must be Ciarb Members (MCIArb), under 40 years old, and should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of arbitration/ADR.
  • Mentor Supporter applicants must complete this Application Form
  • Responsibilities
    • Be an active and available participant in the Mentoring Group, liaising with the Mentor and Mentees to arrange activities.
    • Contribute to the strategic aims of the Mentoring Programme by assisting the Mentor in planning the overall programme.

Mentor Role Profile

 

  • Mentors should be recognized arbitration/alternative dispute resolution practitioners.
  • The Committee shall appoint the Mentor, who will be invited to provide their approval to the appointment.
  • Commitments:
    • Demonstrates good working relationships with CIArb members and CIArb requirements.
    • Works collaboratively with the Committee, the Mentor Supporter, and supports aspiring Mentees.

Egypt Branch Committee

 

The Mentoring Programme is led by the Ciarb Egypt Branch Committee, who has responsibility for:

  • Selecting and appointing the Mentors, Mentor Supporters, and Mentees.
  • Keeping the Mentoring Group up-to-date with changes and resolving issues referred by the Group.

Application and Approval

 

  • Applications of Mentor Supporters and Mentees will be assessed and suitability will be reviewed in line with the role profile.
  • If the Mentee’s application is approved, the candidate will receive a confirmation e-mail advising that they must attend a meeting with the Mentor and Mentor Supporter within one month.

New Cycles and Networking Events

 

The duration of each mentoring cycle is one year, during which the Mentees of the 4 Groups (about 18 young Ciarb members) learn from the knowledge and practice of the experienced Mentors.  The Branch archives the materials (photos, posts, videos, online meetings, recordings, reading lists, mock cases, etc.) to document the activities of each cycle to improve the following cycles.

 

The Branch announces on its LinkedIn page the launch of each new mentoring cycle and invite young members to apply for the role of a “Mentor Supporter” or “Mentee”. 

 

Upon the formation of the four Groups, the Branch invites members of the previous cycle and members of the new cycle for a networking event hosted by CRCICA (the Seat of the Branch).  During the event, Mentors and Supporters from the previous cycle brief their experience, the new cycle is introduced by the Branch Chair, videos documenting activities or testimonials by members of the previous cycle are presented and, finally, members of the previous cycle are awarded appreciation certificates.

 

To learn about the latest networking event held on 22 May 2024 for the members of the third and fourth mentoring cycles, please click here.

 

For the networking event held on 15 August 2023 for the members of the second and third mentoring cycles, please click here.

 

For the networking event held on 8 June 2022 for the members of the first and second mentoring cycles, please click here.

 

Read more details about the programme

Read mentees’ feedback and about previous cycles