hello from new member

[Frisco1232 at AOL.COM]

My name is Justin Elegant.  I am an attorney in Miami.  I have created a
telementoring program pairing young lawyers (Dade County Bar Assoc.) and
legal magnet students at Miami Senior High.  This is the first program of
its type in the United States.  We have achieved great success and will
present at the American Bar Assoc. Young Lawyers Div.  National Conference
in May, 2002 (Denver).

A brief overview: In 2000, the Legal and Public Affairs Magnet Program was
created at Miami Senior High for accelerated students interested in careers
in law and public affairs.  To strengthen this program,  a group of
twenty-four magnet students was individually selected to participate in an
eMentoring pilot program with volunteer young lawyers from the Dade County
Bar Association.  The program began in October, 2001 and will conclude in
May, 2002.  By communicating with students via email, these young lawyers
are utilizing the speed and ease of electronic communication to help their
students achieve academic excellence, improve communication skills and
explore career goals. . .  (the participants also meet face to face three
to five times during the school year).

I will be happy to send more information if you interested in starting a
similar program at your school.  The kids are really enjoying themselves.

Thanks,

Justin B. Elegant
William L. Petros, P.A.
2937 S.W. 27th Ave.
Grove Forest Plaza Ste 307
Miami, FL  33133
phone 305-446-3699
fax 305-446-2799
frisco1232 at aol.com

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