Former Law Society President Dr I. Stephanie Boyce CBE has called for greater attention to the pressures affecting solicitors from different backgrounds, highlighting the need not only to improve access to law but to ensure people are supported to remain, progress and thrive within the profession.
The Solicitors’ Charity has revealed new insights into solicitor wellbeing following conversations, surveys and interviews conducted at this year’s London Legal Walk. The findings highlight the pressures facing legal professionals, the importance of seeking support, and the practical steps that can help improve wellbeing across the profession.
e Solicitors’ Charity has released the latest episode of The Legal Pause podcast, featuring Richard Martin, CEO of the Mindful Business Charter. The discussion explores burnout, workplace pressure, mental health and the impact of ‘always on’ culture across the legal profession.
Mental health awareness in law is growing, but awareness alone does not improve performance. Discover why wellbeing, leadership and psychological safety directly influence decision-making, risk management and long-term success in law firms.
The Solicitors’ Charity’s latest report reveals that demand for support has tripled since 2023 as solicitors face increasingly complex emotional, professional and financial pressures.
Micromanagement in the legal sector is not always obvious, but small repeated actions can affect confidence, wellbeing and team culture. This article explores why it happens, the impact it can have, and how managers can build trust instead.
The legal profession rewards constant availability, but the inability to switch off can come at a serious personal and professional cost. Sound familiar? You close your laptop at 7pm, but your mind doesn’t clock out with it. Over dinner, you’re mentally drafting that response. In the shower, you’re rehearsing tomorrow’s negotiation. At 2am, you’re wide […]
Mental Health Awareness Week is a reminder that small actions can make a real difference. From taking proper breaks to checking in with colleagues, this article explores practical ways legal professionals and organisations can better support mental wellbeing.
A summary of Jamie Kelly’s YTherapy article exploring workplace trauma, occupational PTSD and the role workplace culture can play in mental wellbeing.
Mark Evans highlights the “24/7” pressures facing solicitors and the profession’s reluctance to seek support, calling for greater openness, stronger leadership, and wider awareness of wellbeing services to create a more supportive legal sector.
The Solicitors’ Charity backs Lawsight’s call for action on wellbeing in the legal sector, urging leaders to adopt practical steps to reduce stress, improve work-life balance, and protect both performance and mental health.
Busy legal schedules often push fitness aside – but small, consistent habits can make a big difference. This guide shows how simple 2–5 minute activities, from stretches to short walks, can improve health, boost focus, and fit seamlessly into even the busiest working day.
By 2030, over a billion women worldwide will be in menopause. With women now making up over half of all solicitors, perimenopause is becoming an important workplace issue. Understanding symptoms, support, and practical adjustments can help women maintain thriving legal careers.
Midlife hormonal change in men is real, gradual, and often misread as burnout. For senior lawyers, declining testosterone can amplify fatigue, brain fog and low motivation, especially within high-stress, sleep-poor legal environments. This article explores the signs of andropause and practical, evidence-based ways to support long-term health and performance.
Outgoing Chair Shams Rahman reflects on a decade with The Solicitors’ Charity, highlighting rising demand for support, a shift toward holistic wellbeing, and confidence in the Charity’s future as leadership passes to I. Stephanie Boyce.
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