Mentorship Matters
Your Guided Gateway to a High-Worth Career
Join Mentorship Matters, a pro bono initiative introduced by MSJ, aimed at guiding practitioners, such as aspiring lawyers, engineers, Ciarb Members and Ciarb Fellows or equivalents, to craft their career pathways.
With over two decades of experience creating his own path in the dispute resolution field, navigating international legal systems, and overcoming challenges that are natural to any leader, Sheraz has gathered the trade secrets needed to emerge as a successful practitioner. His motivation behind Mentorship Matters is rooted in his personal journey—to bridge the gap between uninformed decisions and informed, thoughtful choices via structured guidance.
Whether you're a practitioner taking your first steps in dispute resolution, an arbitrator looking to land your first arbitration appointment, or an engineer transitioning into dispute resolution, this program provides the exact tools and expertise to help you succeed.
Mentorship Matters is structured to equip the next generation of practitioners with tips and tricks that are not taught anywhere: which market should you position yourself in as a practitioner? How should you create your digital footprint? The questions that go unanswered, MSJ addresses them in his MM!
What You'll Gain
Through this program, you’ll gain more than just insights — you’ll acquire actionable strategies, personal guidance, and the clarity needed to thrive in competitive professional environments. Whether you're shaping your brand, stepping into leadership, or navigating the legal and dispute resolution landscape, each element is designed to elevate your journey with purpose and precision.
Career Clarity
Discover how to position yourself in the right market and make informed career decisions based on your unique strengths and background.
Professional Visibility
Learn how to build your personal brand, create a standout digital footprint, and become visible to the right people in the industry.
Insider Guidance
Get practical advice from someone who’s navigated the global dispute resolution field—from engineer to arbitrator to thought leader.
Real-World Strategies
From landing your first arbitration appointment to transitioning from technical roles into legal ones—we’ll show you the exact steps.
Exclusive Access
Receive mentorship directly from Sheraz, a respected figure in arbitration, who’s committed to helping the next generation grow.
Purposeful Progress
Work through personalized action plans that ensure every step in your career journey leads toward meaningful impact and recognition.
Program Features
This program is thoughtfully structured to combine practical learning, real-time mentorship, and personalized development. From live interactive sessions to comprehensive toolkits and performance tracking, each feature is designed to support your growth in arbitration and ADR. You'll engage with global peers, gain access to exclusive resources, and receive continuous guidance tailored to your career goals.
Interactive Sessions
- Participate in live, moderated group sessions via LMS
- Engage in interactive mentorship with MSJ and fellow practitioners
- Discuss real-world challenges and strategies in arbitration and ADR
- Experience a collaborative learning environment with global peers
Resources & Toolkits
- Access arbitration and mediation templates, guides, and checklists
- Use curated case studies and real scenarios for applied learning
- Explore reading lists tailored to different experience levels
- Get recorded webinars and modules for anytime, on-demand learning
Performance Tracking
- Track your progress with clear milestones and benchmarks
- Receive ongoing feedback and evaluation from MSJ
- Align your learning with defined goals for career growth
- Develop a personalized action plan for career advancement
Mentorship Matters: A Vision by MSJ
As the founder of Mentorship Matters, MSJ launched this initiative with a clear purpose: to provide structured guidance regarding international dispute resolution. Having transitioned from civil engineering to becoming an English barrister and multi-jurisdictional ADR practitioner, MSJ offers practical, experience-based support—whether it’s career mapping, strategic shortcuts, or real-world exposure. Participants gain access to his international network, receive tailored introductions and referrals, and engage in skill-building across key areas like advocacy, legal writing, and thought leadership.
1:1 Elite Mentorship
Handpicked mentees gain direct access to MSJ’s knowledge, networks, and experience.
Global Perspective
With MSJ’s jurisdictional footprint covering the UK, Pakistan, the UAE, Singapore, and Kazakhstan, mentorship transcends borders.
Skill for Scale
Mentees are trained in legal technology, dispute avoidance strategies, and ADR entrepreneurship.
Values-Based Training
Ethics, excellence, and equity are the foundation of every interaction.
MSJ Mentorship Program Structure
A professionally curated mentorship journey, delivered through two structured sessions each year.
Program Schedule
The MSJ Mentorship Program is a comprehensive, six-month journey offered twice a year, allowing mentees the flexibility to begin at a time that suits their goals and availability.
🗓️ The First Six
Runs from January to June. Ideal for those planning a fresh start with the new year.
🗓️ The Second Six
Runs from July to December. Perfect for mid-year career planning and momentum.
Both sessions offer the same curriculum, mentorship access, and learning outcomes. Regardless of when you join, you’ll receive the full, high-impact experience designed to elevate your career in arbitration and ADR.
Core Focus Areas
The MSJ Mentorship Program begins by strengthening mindset, clarity, and leadership. It helps mentees build the internal foundations needed to excel.
Real-World Engagement
This phase bridges knowledge and action. Mentees are exposed to real challenges, collaborative tasks, and immersive experiences with MSJ and peers.
Beyond the Program
Upon successful completion of the six-month program—whether in the First Six or Second Six session—mentees are inducted into the MSJ Club, an exclusive lifelong professional network.
As part of the MSJ Club, members gain continued access to MSJ’s insights, private updates, strategic guidance, and exclusive invitations to events and opportunities. This ensures that mentorship is not a one-time experience, but a lasting relationship that evolves with your professional journey.
Apply for Mentorship Matters
Your application will be reviewed by our admin team. If accepted, you’ll receive access credentials to our learning platform, to begin your mentorship journey.
Who should apply?
Engineers transitioning into dispute resolution roles.
Aspiring Arbitrators braking into the arbitration field.
Ciarb Members seeking clarity and professional visibility.
Ciarb Fellows looking to secure arbitration appointments.
Pledge
As a condition of acceptance into the MSJ Mentorship Program, I understand that the program is free of cost. In return, I pledge to:
- Apply what I learn with sincerity
- Pass on the value I gain to at least two other professionals in my field within 12 months
- Honour the spirit of shared growth, global excellence, and service to others