Take part in LawCare’s Life in the Law 2025 research
Influence the future of mental health in the legal sector
LawCare, the mental health charity for the legal sector, has launched its new "Life in the Law 2025" surveys and invites you to take part.
There are two separate surveys: one for individuals in the legal sector, and another for organisations, such as law firms, chambers, and in-house legal departments.
The surveys are anonymous and take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to fill out.
- Complete the Life in the Law 2025 survey for individuals
- Complete the Life in the Law 2025 survey for organisations
The surveys are open until Friday 21 March.
“Life in the Law 2025 is a real opportunity to improve mental health in the legal sector. These surveys are open to everyone working in law, and they’ll help us understand why people in our sector may be experiencing poor mental health and what practical steps organisations and individuals can take to prevent this. By sharing your experiences, you’re contributing to building a more supportive and healthier working environment for the future. Together, we can make a real difference.”
Your voice adds strength to the findings. The research isn’t just about data. It’s about people in the legal sector: their experiences, challenges, and successes. Your insights - whether as an individual navigating the challenges of legal work or as part of an organisation striving to support colleagues - are vital.
The surveys are confidential, which means your answers will remain anonymous. Your participation is crucial to the development of practical, evidence-based recommendations that will lead to improvements in working practices to better support mental health.
The survey findings, along with evidence-based recommendations, will be shared in October 2025.
Who can take part?
The surveys are open to individuals and organisations in the legal sector in the UK, Jersey, Guernsey, and Isle of Man, and ask about:
- Working hours and job pressure
- Burnout
- Mental health and wellbeing at work
- Bullying, harassment and discrimination
- Your future in the legal sector
- Current workplace measures to support mental health and wellbeing
If you have more questions about Life in the Law 2025 see the FAQs on the LawCare website.
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