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Our free, independent and confidential helpline is open 365 days a year. Our trained staff and volunteers have worked in the law and understand the demands of legal education, training and practice. The Helpline is open Monday to Friday 0900-1930 and 1000-1600 on weekends and bank holidays. If you call out of hours you can leave a message, we will call you straight back as soon as the Helpline opens. Read more about our Helpline
From managing stress to moving on from the law or how to talk to someone you are worried about, we have a range of factsheets below that can help.
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You are not alone if you are feeling the pressures of work or study or coping with relationship or financial problems, illness, bereavement, dependency or anxiety. Many lawyers face challenges such as these. Read true stories of how people in the legal community have coped with difficult times.
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