- Must have been admitted into the practice of law for a period of at least ten years;
- Must have no record of suspension or disbarment from practice;
- Must have a professional liability insurance policy with minimum limits of $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 in the aggregate; and
- Must be of good moral character, willing to voluntarily participate in the program, and commit throughout its term to the obligations and duties of being a mentor.
The professional liability insurance policy requirement is not applicable to mentors who are employed as in-house attorneys, or employed by a governmental unit, or “not for profit” entity. These are the only rules or requirements.