Life in the Law
Read our research study into how the culture and practice of law affect wellbeing.
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.
We would like to express our appreciation to The Solicitors’ Charity for their support with the publication and dissemination of this report
"I think everyone needs to be responsible for wellbeing in the legal profession and any positive changes will be most effective if supported from all sides."
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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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How I coped with stress
"I collapsed in the office mid-deal, suffering from exhaustion."
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How I sorted out my sleep
"I would wake up four or five times a night, brain racing with thoughts and often would manage only 2 or 3 hours sleep. I was exhausted."
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My journey to an ADHD and autism diagnosis
"As a woman, I, like many other autistic and ADHD women, learnt to mask my traits and so I went undiagnosed for 32 years."
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