Articles
‘Staying sane’ in law…is it possible?
Therapist Annmarie Carvalho explores vicarious trauma in law and how lawyers can protect their wellbeing while staying engaged.
Information and guidance
The hidden toll of vicarious trauma
Legal work can lead to vicarious trauma for people working in the legal sector. This article explains why this happens, how to spot early signs, and offers simple, practical steps that people working in law and those around them can take.
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Information and guidance
Vicarious trauma
Vicarious trauma can affect you if you work with vulnerable clients, as their stories may range from worries about future problems to life-changing events like accidents or bereavement.
Articles
Let’s debate: The need for vicarious trauma training to support the legal profession
By Emma Curryer and Gillian Mawdsley. They argue, based on pro bono clinic work, that vicarious trauma training is essential in legal education and the wider profession.
LawCare podcast episodes
The Legal Mind Podcast: Vicarious trauma
Episode 8 – LawCare’s Gemma Matthews talks to Joanna Fleck and Rachel Francis, founders of Claiming Space, about vicarious trauma in the legal profession.