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YOUNG AFSA MENTORING PROGRAMME 2025/2026

We are excited to announce the launch of the 2nd cycle of Young AFSA’s Mentoring Programme for 2025/2026!

The Young AFSA Mentoring Programme is designed to provide participants with valuable insights, skills, and connections that will enhance their professional journey.

The 2025/2026 programme will run for 12 months, from November 2025 to November 2026.

Young AFSA Mentoring Programme (2nd cycle 2025/2026) – Guiding principles and process

The Young AFSA Mentoring Programme is designed to foster meaningful connections and growth through structured mentorship. Its guiding principles and process are as follows:

(a) Not a formal training programme

Although selected mentees and mentors are encouraged to engage with each other on practical aspects related to the practice of (international) arbitration, such as, for example, written and oral advocacy, the Young AFSA Mentoring Programme is not a formal training programme and there is no participation certificate to be issued, whether by the mentors or Young AFSA, at the end of the cycle.

(b) Not a recruitment opportunity process

Although selected mentors are sourced from various law firms and chambers, Young AFSA has no affiliation with these law firms and chambers, and the Young AFSA Mentoring Programme is in no way associated with or guarantees recruitment opportunities of the respective firms and chambers.

(c) Notification of the mentoring groups and onboarding

Selected mentees and mentors are notified of their allocations to the individual mentoring groups. This allocation is final and cannot be amended, barring exceptional or unforeseen circumstances. Selected mentors are responsible for initiating direct contact with their assigned mentees to establish communication and lay the groundwork for productive engagement.

(d) Commitment to participation

Selected mentors and mentees are expected to actively engage in their mentoring group’s activities, including meeting with each other at least once per quarter (four times a year). While mentors are encouraged to arrange the initial meet and greet, whether virtually or in person, mentees are encouraged to take the initiative in scheduling follow-up meetings, calls or email updates as needed. A total lack of commitment to participation may warrant the possibility of considering replacing the mentor or mentee in question.

(e) Flexible structure and scheduling

Each mentoring group can decide on the structure and frequency of its sessions based on its goals and availability. Mentoring groups are encouraged to schedule their first meeting as quickly as possible to discuss, among other things, the mentees’ goals and what they hope to gain from the programme and to agree on a means of communication and the frequency of meetings that are suitable to every member of the group.

(f) Accountability and progress monitoring

Both mentors and mentees are expected to actively participate and commit. Young AFSA will regularly monitor the mentoring groups’ progress to ensure their usefulness and effectiveness. The Young AFSA Mentoring Committee is available to assist and facilitate the relationship between mentors and mentees, so please feel free to contact us if you require our assistance in this respect.

MENTORS

Mentors that are not included with the photos: Solomon Ebere, Abdallah Elshehaby & Ahmed Abdel-Hakam

Ahmed Habib

Chloe de Jager

Clement Mkiva

Danika Balusik

Nomlayo Mabhena-Milo

Zelda Hunter

Brendan Whyte

Denise Durand

Imraan Abdullah

Adv Fundile Sangoni

Michelle Porter-Wright

Patrick Taylor

Sophia Burton

Adv Zanele Ngakane

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