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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.
Act now and lead the way to a 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.
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.
Love running? Love supporting a great cause? Now you can do both! Treat yourself to a Legal Runner top and show your support for mental health in law while you train, race, or jog with colleagues.
London Legal Walk took place on Tuesday 17 June. Team LawCare walked the 10km route to raise vital funds for LawCare and the London Legal Support Trust, supporting mental health in the legal sector and access to justice.
LawCare has once again been awarded the Helplines Standard, recognising the continued high-quality, trusted support we provide to the legal community through our helpline, live chat, and email service.
Working in law can be stressful, and many conversations about mental health focus on staying strong and pushing through. But there’s another powerful approach that often gets overlooked – benevolence. Small acts of support and compassion can make a big difference, not just for individual wellbeing but for teamwork and job performance too.
Being an in-house lawyer can be rewarding, but it can also feel lonely. Toby Hornett explores the pressures many face, how stress and isolation build up, and why connection and community are vital for both career and wellbeing. He also shares how Crafty Fest this June is a chance to recharge and feel supported.