Tag: Wellbeing

Research: Poor lawyer wellbeing costing big law firms £65 million a year
Staff working with mental health struggles

Pinsents trials alert system when lawyers regularly work excessive hours
Hopes to reduce burnout risk

City law chief advises firms to give lawyers workload ‘trigger warnings’
'Something very serious is going on' in the profession, says Colin Passmore

Charity tells corporate law firms to ‘actively step in’ and protect lawyers mental health
Mindful Business Charter's open letter follows death of City partner

Trainee: ‘What are your top tips for remaining healthy while busy at work?’
Rookie solicitor needs advice

World Mental Health Day: Calls to lawyer wellbeing helpline up nearly a quarter
LawCare issues fresh guidance to firms

Law firm leaders on what more can be done to protect junior lawyer wellbeing
Top brass shine a light on workplace wellness and offer their tips this Mental Health Awareness Week

Wellbeing charity encourages lawyers to talk about their struggles with anxiety
LawCare campaign marks start of Mental Health Awareness Week

‘Unmanageable caseloads’ top source of stress among lawyers
Over 60% have suffered burnout, new research finds

Spike in lawyers questioning their career choice
Majority of callers to wellbeing charity LawCare are trainee or junior

Nearly two-thirds of lawyers have experienced burnout, research shows
Survey finds 31% of respondents don’t feel their wellbeing is supported by their firm

Law students are the biggest boozers, new research suggests
Findings shine spotlight on wellbeing and substance misuse across range of subjects

TC applications, exams and volume of work among top sources of stress for law students
Exclusive research: Profession's wellbeing efforts branded 'performative' in Legal Cheek mental health survey

Take Legal Cheek’s 60-second student wellbeing survey
Responses anonymous

Imposter syndrome hits lawyers hardest, survey finds
One in three say their work dreams cause them anxiety

Pawsitive vibes: Slaughter and May trials ‘Bring your Dog to Work Day’
Uber-traditional law firm says pet pooches can help boost mental health and morale 🐶

Clifford Chance appoints first global head of wellbeing and employee experience
Charles Alberts will oversee staff welfare as part of newly created role

Fewer than a quarter of burnt-out lawyers feel supported by their firm
Lack of help comes despite research showing vast majority have suffered exhaustion at some point in their careers

Hill Dickinson provides staff with emergency childcare cover as part of new wellbeing initiative
Support also includes in-home care for adults and elders and virtual tutoring