Supporting the Mental Health of the Law Profession on World Mental Health Day
Chronicle Law is committed to supporting the well-being of the law sector by providing a platform with helpful advice and insightful commentary on the topic. We have teamed up with Y Therapy, LawCare, Dr Catherine Sykes, Lawsight and more with the aim to provide you with access to useful resources, support services, and webinars.
Mental Health in the workplace is something that is very important to us at Chronicle Law. Brett Shaw, Founder of Chronicle Law, shared some thoughts on this. Click here to read the full post.
LawCare is the mental health charity for the legal sector
LawCare’s free and confidential helpline provides emotional support and is open 9am to 5pm every weekday (except bank holidays).
They also offer training, resources and research that promotes positive change in the culture and practices of legal workplaces.
Contact their free, confidential, emotional support service for the legal sector: 0800 279 6888 / support@lawcare.org.uk
World Mental Health Day Blogs
Bridging the Career Break Gap in Law: A Combined Strategy for Returner Success
Returning to legal practice after a career break can feel daunting, but with the right support, it can be made easier. Nikki Alderson shares practical strategies for HR teams, barristers’ clerks, and returners to create confident and sustainable return to work in law.
Reverse mentoring in the legal profession: a practical toolkit
LawCare and the University of Leeds have launched a new reverse mentoring toolkit to help legal workplaces become more inclusive, supportive, and fairer. The toolkit offers step-by-step guidance to create safe, respectful spaces where junior staff can share lived experiences with senior colleagues, helping drive real change in culture and wellbeing across the legal sector.
You Don’t Have to Choose: Career, Motherhood and Redefining Success
Vikki Pratley explores how women in law can redefine success, balance motherhood and career, and build sustainable, high-performing lives.
Breaking Down Silos: The Competitive Edge of Collaborative Legal Practice
In this article, Katie da Gama explores how collaborative legal practice in shared purpose, psychological safety, and client-focused teamwork offers a competitive edge.
Is your workplace toxic? How employers can shield you from stress
Workplace stress can lead to serious mental and physical health consequences, affecting productivity, job satisfaction, and overall wellbeing. In this article, Jessica Rowson of Oakwood Solicitors outlines the legal responsibilities employers have to protect staff from occupational stress, common causes of stress at work, and what employees can do if they feel unsupported.
Stepping Up Without Burning Out: A Real Story from Legal Life
This is Hannah’s story, a high-performing lawyer close to burnout who found confidence and balance through tailored coaching with Vikki Pratley. By redefining success, setting boundaries, and making small changes, she learned to thrive in her career without sacrificing her wellbeing. In this powerful article, Vikki shares how targeted support can help legal professionals work smarter not harder.
When the Rules Change: How International Trade Lawyers Can Survive the WTO Crisis Without Losing Their Minds
The WTO crisis is forcing many international trade lawyers into an identity reckoning. As their hard-won expertise loses relevance, they face anxiety, imposter syndrome, and the challenge of rebuilding a professional identity in a shifting legal landscape.
The Hidden Cost of Losing Good Lawyers
The legal profession is losing talented lawyers not because of skill gaps, but because traditional wellbeing initiatives fail to address the systemic pressures built into law firm culture. By integrating proactive psychological support, structural boundaries, and trauma-informed practices into everyday operations, firms can reduce turnover, improve performance, and build sustainable careers for their lawyers.
When Your Adversary Triggers You
When opposing counsel sends that infuriating email or makes a snide remark that sets your nerves on fire, it’s easy to react. But what if those triggering moments were actually a hidden gift? In When Your Adversary Triggers You: The Hidden Gift in Hostile Negotiations, we explore how the “mirror principle” reveals that the traits we find most aggravating in others often reflect parts of ourselves. By reframing emotional triggers through the lens of curiosity—asking “What a gift. Why is this in my movie?”—we shift from reactivity to self-awareness. This subtle mindset change transforms conflict into clarity, enabling you to maintain composure, negotiate strategically, and turn even hostility into professional growth.
The Hidden Toll: Why family lawyers face mental health challenges other solicitors don’t – and what you can actually do about it
Family law demands more than legal expertise. It requires emotional endurance. Every case carries heartbreak, trauma, and human pain that most solicitors never face. Over time, this emotional exposure can erode resilience, leading to burnout, compassion fatigue, and even physical health issues. But with the right psychological tools, family lawyers can protect their wellbeing while continuing to help clients through their darkest moments.
What a Lot of Lawyers Struggle With – A Lack of Sense of Agency
Dr Catherine Sykes examines why many lawyers lose their sense of agency, the hidden cost it has on wellbeing and performance, and the four core skills needed to rebuild it. Discover practical ways to restore control, boost motivation, and foster long-term resilience in the legal profession.
Bridging the Career Break Gap in Law: A Combined Strategy for Returner Success
Returning to legal practice after a career break can feel daunting, but with the right support, it can be made easier. Nikki Alderson shares practical strategies for HR teams, barristers’ clerks, and returners to create confident and sustainable return to work in law.
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Message from Chronicle Law’s Founder, Brett Shaw
At Chronicle Law, we believe a healthy mind is essential both professionally and personally.
We aim to take the effort out of learning by providing busy professionals with informative, accurate content all in one place.
Our team understands that mental health is not a one-size-fits-all journey, and we’re dedicated to promoting open conversations and providing a safe space for you to learn and grow.
Battling mental health issues is something that many of us face on a day-to-day basis, and having the best resources to get help when needed is vital. It’s something I’m heavily passionate about, having gone through struggles with my own mental health.
Community is key, and Chronicle Law is here to unlock the opportunity for anyone who is battling mental health issues to be able to get help and advice when it’s needed the most.
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Contact their free, confidential, emotional support service for the legal sector: 0800 279 6888 / support@lawcare.org.uk