Life in the Law
Read our research study into how the culture and practice of law affect wellbeing.
We are proud to release the findings of our research study Life in the Law.
This research, the first of its kind in this country, looked at mental health and wellbeing in the legal profession and over 1,700 professionals from the UK, Republic of Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, and Isle of Man took part.
You can watch our recent Life in the Law webinar here. You can also read some of the Q&A's from the event.
Read our press release and download our infographic.
If you'd like to help us spread the word about Life in the Law we have various communications materials available to download at this link.
We would like to express our appreciation to The Solicitors’ Charity for their support with the publication and dissemination of this report
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Your Stories
Real stories of people in the legal community who have experienced stress, depression, anxiety and more.
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How I coped with anxiety
"I felt really unwell – heart rate rising, breathing out of control, nausea, and an overwhelming desire to get out of the car."
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Recovering from post-natal depression
" I suffered post-natal depression after both births, and this was particularly severe after my son’s birth, which led to an admission to hospital."
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How I coped with alcohol dependence
"In my late 20s I crashed a car and was banned from driving. My occasional forgetfulness had become regular blackouts during which I lost many hours at a time. At times I suspected what everyone else now realised: I was an alcoholic."
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How I coped with stress
"I collapsed in the office mid-deal, suffering from exhaustion."
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