Take part in LawCare's Life in the Law 2025 surveys and help improve mental health in the legal sector. Open to individuals and organisations, these confidential surveys explore workplace wellbeing, burnout, and more. Share your insights by 21st March to shape a healthier legal profession. Learn more and participate today!
Take part in LawCare’s Life in the Law 2025 surveys and help improve mental health in the legal sector. Open to individuals and organisations, these confidential surveys explore workplace wellbeing, burnout, and more. Share your insights by 21st March to shape a healthier legal profession. Learn more and participate today!
Fatigue-related driving accidents are a hidden danger during the festive season, often as deadly as drink driving. Chrissy O’Connor of LMP Legal highlights the risks, legal consequences, and essential tips to stay safe. Prioritise rest, plan breaks, and drive responsibly—because arriving safely is the best gift this Christmas.
Join LawCare on 15 January for the Life in the Law 2025 launch event and discover how you can contribute to vital research shaping the future of mental health and wellbeing in the legal sector. Hear from experts like Dr. Emma Jones, Prof. Richard Collier, and LawCare’s team. Open to all—reserve your spot today!
In Part 4 of our feature series ‘Mental Health in the Legal Profession’ in collaboration with Jamie Kelly of YTherapy she explores practicalities of choosing the right Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), addressing workplace stress, and fostering engagement with mental health resources tailored to the legal sector.
The holiday season can be as stressful as it is joyful, especially in the demanding legal sector. In this article LawCare offers practical advice to help you disconnect, prioritise what truly matters, and set healthy boundaries. Discover tips for self-care, managing holiday chaos, and embracing the season with less stress and more joy.
In the third part of our ‘Mental Health in the Legal Profession’ series in collaboration with Jamie Kelly of YTherapy, this article moves away from providing a to do list of what to provide to support employee mental health and instead focuses your attention on a three-pronged framework of safety and security in the workplace that will aid you in delivering your duty of care as an employer but also create a supportive environment for employee well being.
Statistics show that men, on average, will die four years earlier than women – and many are dying for many preventable reasons. In this article from Liam Hill of Oakwood Solicitors he looks at how we can encourage men to speak up and seek support– from mental health support to how to spot the signs of some physical health conditions that primarily affect men.
This insightful article from Jamie Kelly of Y Therapy is the second in our FAQ series ‘Mental Health in the Legal Profession’ and discusses how to deal with stress as a lawyer. It highlights the early signs of burnout, comments upon prevention techniques and looks at how as a manager you can support your team through stress and burnout.
In this feature from Vikki Pratley The StressLess Coach, Vikki shares her own story of her experience as a burnt out lawyer, what she did to change her life around to become a leadership consultant and self-management coach.
In this spotlight piece as part of our World Mental Health Day series about Oakwood Solicitors we spoke with Jason Spence and Stuart Jones regarding the support and resources the firm provides for staff well-being.
In the first of our collaborative FAQ series with Jamie Kelly of Y Therapy entitled ‘Mental Health in the Legal Profession’ we bring you Part 1 which answers three questions sourced from the legal profession about mental health barriers and challenges.
This World Mental Health Day (10 October), LawCare, the charity that promotes and supports better mental health in the legal sector, is sharing practical tips to help you create a mentally healthy workplace. They’re also offering a free webinar to give legal professionals the tools they need to manage work challenges and prioritise mental health at work.
The legal profession is known for its high standards and relentless demands, especially for Partners who balance leadership, client expectations, and personal lives. In this feature from Dr Catherine Sykes highlights the unique mental health challenges faced by Partners at law firms, including increased risks of depression, anxiety, and burnout.
We are pleased to inform you of an upcoming free webinar hosted by LawCare and delivered by Claire Jacques and Satpal Kaur-Thompson about relationships in the workplace and how that can affect our mental health.
World Mental Health Day 2024
Ever wondered about the impact that our relationships (whether personal or professional) have on our mental health? In this article, we explore the root causes of relationship challenges, how they can show up at work, and what we can do about them. By Satpal Kaur-Thompson of Lawsight.
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