Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Legal Profession

Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Legal Profession
Author: Jones, Emma
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2020-09-24
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1529210747

Legal professionals are thought to have higher levels of mental health issues and lower levels of wellbeing than the general population. Drawing on qualitative data from new research with legal practitioners, this in-depth study of mental health and wellbeing in the UK and Republic of Ireland’s legal sector is a timely contribution to the urgent international debate on these issues. The authors present a comprehensive discussion of the cultural, structural and other causes of legal professionals’ compromised wellbeing. They explore the everyday demands and difficulties of the legal working environment and consider the impacts on individuals, the legal profession and wider society. Making comparisons with systems overseas, this is an invaluable resource that provides evidence-based suggestions for swift and effective organisational and policy-related interventions in the legal sector.

WELLNESS FOR LAW

WELLNESS FOR LAW
Author: JUDITH & SIFRIS MARYCHURCH (ADIVA.)
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019
Genre:
ISBN: 9780409350982

Promoting Law Student and Lawyer Well-Being in Australia and Beyond

Promoting Law Student and Lawyer Well-Being in Australia and Beyond
Author: Rachel Field
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2016-04-14
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1317074742

University can be a psychologically distressing place for students. Empirical studies in Australia and the USA highlight that a large number of law students suffer from psychological distress, when compared to students from other disciplines and members of the general population. This book explores the significant role that legal education can play in the promotion of mental health and well-being in law students, and consequently in the profession. The volume considers the ways in which the problems of psychological distress amongst law students are connected to the way law and legal culture are taught, and articulates curricula and extra-curricula strategies for promoting wellbeing for law students. With contributions from legal academics, legal practitioners and psychologists, the authors discuss the possible causes of psychological distress in the legal community, and potential interventions that may increase psychological well-being. This important book will be of interest to legal academics, law students, members of the legal profession, post-graduate researchers as well as non-law researchers interested in this area.

The Addicted Lawyer

The Addicted Lawyer
Author: Brian Cuban
Publisher: Post Hill Press
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2017-08-29
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1682613712

Brian Cuban was living a lie. With a famous last name and a successful career as a lawyer, Brian was able to hide his clinical depression and alcohol and cocaine addictions—for a while. Today, as an inspirational speaker in long-term recovery, Brian looks back on his journey with honesty, compassion, and even humor as he reflects both on what he has learned about himself and his career choice and how the legal profession enables addiction. His demons, which date to his childhood, controlled him through failed marriages and stays in a psychiatric facility, until they brought him to the brink of suicide. That was his wake-up call. This is his story. Brian also takes an in-depth look at why there is such a high percentage of problematic alcohol use and other mental health issues in the legal profession. What types of therapies work? Are 12-step programs the only answer? Brian also includes interviews with experts on the subject as well as others in the profession who are now in recovery. The Addicted Lawyer is both a serious study of addiction and a compelling story of redemption.

Positive Professionals

Positive Professionals
Author: Anne Brafford
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781641050401

"'Positive Professionals' is a practical handbook of science-backed strategies to foster full engagement by enhancing people's experience of meaningful work, of feeling valued and valuable, and of growing and developing. The book's well-researched business case convincingly shows that greater engagement boosts not only individual well-being but also profitability, productivity, performance, retention of talent, and client satisfaction."--Back cover.

Clarity for Lawyers

Clarity for Lawyers
Author: Mark Adler
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781784460488

Guiding the reader through the pitfalls of legal writing, Adler explains how to prevent ambiguity and mistakes, therefore saving time and getting the message across effectively.

Lawyer, Know Thyself

Lawyer, Know Thyself
Author: Susan Swaim Daicoff
Publisher: Amer Psychological Assn
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781591470960

Lawyer, Know Thyself explores what some consider to be a three-part crisis in the legal profession. Despite the many perks of being a lawyer - among them intellectual challenge, social status, and high salaries - job dissatisfaction, poor mental health, and substance abuse are surprisingly common among lawyers. In addition, the public arguably has less respect for attorneys than for any other professional group. Finally, there seems to be a crisis of professionalism among lawyers, as borne out by frequent complaints of incivility, combative litigation, and ethically questionable conduct.

Happy Lawyer Happy Life

Happy Lawyer Happy Life
Author: Clarissa Rayward
Publisher:
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2017-02
Genre: Happiness
ISBN: 9780994202529

Can lawyers really be happy? Research the world over is showing us that lawyers are unhappy in very large numbers. Here in Australia, current research suggests that one in three lawyers will experience depression at some stage during their careers. For anyone practising in law or considering it in their future, this statistic is both overwhelming and so very sad. Happy Lawyer, Happy Life is the book for people on the law path who want to live the happiest life they can, at the same time enjoying all that brought them to their law career in the first place. Written by Australian lawyer Clarissa Rayward, Happy Lawyer, Happy Life will give you the tools you need to make the best of your career in the law and, perhaps more importantly, find happiness in your life. Clarissa's own experience of managing unhappiness in her career is combined with the knowledge and wisdom of many other happy lawyers to create this practical guide - a must-read for anyone considering or navigating a career in the law.

The Law Student's Guide to Doing Well and Being Well

The Law Student's Guide to Doing Well and Being Well
Author: Shailini Jandial George
Publisher: Carolina Academic Press LLC
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2021
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781531021559

"The ABA and most state bar associations have identified a wellness crisis in the legal profession, and called for educating students on how to better cope with the challenges of law school and practice. At the same time, students must learn how to maximize their brain health so that they perform well in law school and on behalf of their clients in practice. The same way musicians would tune their instruments, or chefs would sharpen their knives, law students must sharpen their minds. This book aims to help students "do well" in their ability to learn, and "be well" in the process, by exploring the deep connection between brain health and wellness. Specifically, the book discusses: How to cultivate the ability to deeply focus and deal with the challenges of the 24/7 digital age How stress affects both brain and body How increasing resilience helps deal with challenges and setbacks Why we need exercise for mental, physical, and brain health Why adequate sleep is important and how it can be improved How what we eat affects the brain and one's physical performance Written in a witty, informative, and easy-to-read style, the book is full of suggestions to help students establish healthy and productive habits which will benefit both brain and body. Each chapter ends with a self-reflection exercise to help students take the material and consciously begin implementing its suggestions. This book could be used in orientation programs, academic support and wellness programming, professional development, mindfulness, and other "preparing for practice" courses"--

The Anxious Lawyer

The Anxious Lawyer
Author: Jeena Cho
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-08-15
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781639052165

The Anxious Lawyer provides a straightforward 8-week introductory program on meditation and mindfulness, created by lawyers for lawyers. The program draws on examples from Cho and Gifford's professional and personal lives to create an accessible and enjoyable entry into practices that can reduce anxiety, improve focus and clarity, and enrich the quality of life.