1. I would like to participate in Mentor Express in accordance with its rules and procedures. I understand this program is an educational and support resource to discuss general issues confronted in the practice of law, including client communications, law office administration and management, professionalism and legal ethics.
2. Any communications with mentors arising out of my participation in this program will be solely for the purpose of receiving guidance and helping me with the practice of law. My mentors will not be rendering legal or professional advice either to me or to my clients through me.
3. I will not rely on information I receive through my participation in Mentor Express as a substitute for my own judgment. I will rely on my own professional judgment in conducting my legal practice. I understand that any information or opinions that my mentors may share with me will not be a substitute for my own opinion or independent research.
4. I understand that neither the Law Society of Alberta nor any mentor warrants that any information shared, divulged or given to me is suitable for any area of my practice and is solely meant to aid me in developing a better law practice and becoming a better lawyer.
5. I understand that mentors are obligated to report serious ethical violations concerning a lawyer’s violation of the Code of Professional Conduct that raises a substantial question about that lawyer’s honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer.
6. No solicitor-client privilege will attach to my communications with any of my mentors.
7. I understand that there is no guarantee that the mentors I prefer to be matched with have availability. I also understand that it may be necessary for mentors to cancel or reschedule meetings after they have been booked should circumstances warrant.
8. I agree to make the necessary time commitment to prepare for and meet with the mentors I select in accordance with the program requirements. If my work or life circumstances change so that I cannot contribute this time, I will contact the program administrator and any outstanding mentors as soon as possible and discontinue my participation in the program.
9. I agree that in no event will I sue or otherwise attempt to hold liable for damages, the Law Society of Alberta, its Benchers, committee members, staff, or mentors as a result of my participation in this program.