TCDLA Mentor-Mentee Program

Our next program will start on July 2026. In June, we will be working on pairing participants. We look forward to working with you!

The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA) has a mentoring program that will pair you with someone who aligns with your goals. You can select the best fit for you, whether it is to sit as the second chair, watch in court, or meet via Zoom to brainstorm. The goal is to create the next generation of highly skilled, client-centered criminal defense attorneys in Texas. 
Mentor-Mentee Application - Click Here!
Guidelines & Criteria for Mentors
Guidelines & Criteria for Mentees

Interested in joining the Mentor-Mentee Selection Committee? Email kpreston@tcdla.com
 

What our Mentees Are Saying:

"The Mentor-Mentee Program connected me with the incredible Anne Burnham. Anne has been so supportive, given great advice, and referred me to so many helpful people and resources. As a rural practitioner, it can be hard to meet other attorneys, especially attorneys who are experienced and well-connected. The Mentor-Mentee program is a fantastic, low commitment way for younger attorneys to get feedback and up their game." -