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We are recruiting four new trustees to strengthen our board and develop our work in supporting and promoting mental health in the legal community and improving the culture in law.
Join us on Wednesday 12 November for a conversation exploring the findings and recommendations from the new Life in the Law 2025 report and what they mean for the future of the legal sector.
On 14 October 2025, we welcomed guests to Howdens for the launch of Life in the Law 2025, bringing together leaders, practitioners, insurers, educators and wellbeing champions from across the legal sector.
World Mental Health Day is a great reminder that talking about mental health, both our own and other people’s, really matters.
Elizabeth Rimmer explores why mental health in the legal sector is a leadership issue, not just an individual one. She looks at how workplace culture is driving people away – and what leaders can do now to build a healthier, more sustainable future.
LawCare’s new Life in the Law 2025 report highlights the opportunity to build a legal sector that values its people and protects their mental health and wellbeing at work. This is fundamental to the profession’s ability to administer justice and uphold the rule of law.
In this edition, Carla Hoppe, founder of Wealthbrite, writes about why financial wellbeing in law is more than just a personal issue – it’s a matter of ethics, risk and professional integrity. Carla explores how money stress affects decision-making, why firms can’t afford to ignore it, and what practical steps leaders can take to protect both their people and their business.
Rebecca Norris and Camilla Wells, founders of Trauma Informed Law, argue that trauma literacy should be a core legal competency. Recognising and responding to trauma protects lawyers, improves outcomes, and upholds the justice system.
For years, success in law has been defined by long hours and client wins, often at the expense of mental health. Philippa Wilkin from Travelers explains why prioritising wellbeing is vital for both people and business, and shares how firms can prevent burnout and create a supportive workplace.
This is an online guide for paralegals, business support staff in the Intellectual Property profession and those who manage them.
LawCare and the University of Leeds have launched a new reverse mentoring toolkit to help law firms and legal organisations become more inclusive, supportive, and fairer places to work.