Informal mentoring is when someone helps and guides another person without any official or structured arrangement. It's like having a mentor who gives advice, shares their knowledge, and supports you, but it happens in a casual and non-formal way.
This model can also be applied to formal and informal mentoring programs designed to mentor diverse lawyers. (lawpracticetoday.org)
Becoming immersed in resident school districts gives professors time and consistent interaction with teachers and administrators; such a relationship develops trust and provides a foundation for informal mentoring and coaching. (ascd.org)