Become a Relativity Fest Chicago Mentor
Make a difference in one student’s career and help nurture the next generation of legal professionals.
About the Program
Small Commitment, Huge Impact
Each year, Relativity grants Relativity Fest scholarships to a select group of outstanding law, cyber, paralegal, and data science students to help them learn about Relativity, explore career paths, and expand their professional network.
As a mentor, you’ll meet with your assigned scholars every month, from June through October. You’ll share your journey in the industry, what you’ve learned along the way, and may even help your scholars pursue a Relativity certification.
Then, the big moment: Relativity Fest Chicago
In October, mentors and scholars will come together at Relativity Fest Chicago* for four days of education and networking.
Your job: introduce your scholar to your network and help them build long-lasting relationships. In return, Relativity will pay for your conference pass. It’s a win-win.
*Plan your trip: Mentors should arrive in Chicago by Sunday, September 27, 2026, to join the scholar workshop at Relativity’s headquarters on Monday, September 28. Relativity Fest kicks off the next day, Tuesday, September 29, and ends at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1.
How to Become a Mentor
Mentors must work in the legal and e-discovery industries and meet the following requirements:
- 1Have three or more years’ experience as a paralegal, attorney, litigation support coordinator or manager, AI practitioner or cyber expert, project manager, or previous scholar.
- 2Have at least one Relativity certification or over five years’ experience in the industry.
- 3Available to have 30- to 60-minute calls with your scholar each month, from June through October.
- 4Available to attend Relativity Fest Chicago in person and attend all the scholar sessions alongside your mentee. If you regularly speak at Relativity Fest and would miss one or more of the scholar sessions, please do not apply.
- 5Comfortable coaching your scholar and sharing your education and employment journey.
Mentor applications are now open!
Submit your application by May 10, 2026, and then sit tight – we’ll let you know if you’ve been selected by June 1.
If you have any questions, please email academic@relativity.com. We're happy to help.