On February 7th, 25th, and 28th, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being is hosting town halls exclusive to Massachusetts law students and lawyers up to two years post-grad. Throughout February, the Massachusetts SJC Standing Committee…
Learn strategies to deal with burnout from LCL Staff Clinician Dr. Shawn Healy in this 30-minute installment of Webinars for Busy Lawyers. Almost two-thirds of lawyers are feeling burnout according to a new study discussed at the Institute for…
The ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs is accepting proposals for its annual conference on mental health & well-being in the legal profession, planned to take place in Washington, DC from September 20th - 22nd. Each fall, the American…
Improve your time management with easy to implement strategies from Christopher Earley, Esq. with this 28-minute installment of Webinars for Busy Lawyers. Watch to discover ways we can better manage our time as lawyers in order to work more efficiently…
Uncertainty is prevalent in the study and practice of law, and strategies from the "uncertainty navigation model" can help. For lawyers, having to navigate uncertainty regularly starts with the first reading assignment in law school. Uncertainty grows as students…
Self-compassion is a powerful tool for lawyers, law students and other legal professionals. Use the practices below to help alleviate feelings of perfectionism, anxiety, depression, and more. WATCH INTRO VIDEO -- edited transcript follows. Below you will find 4…
With plenty of external sources of stress in the legal profession and life generally, we take about 18,000 breaths in a typical day -- and each is an opportunity to feel better. Introduction to Utilizing the Power of Your…
New lawyers and law students can take advantage of free resources developed by AccessLex in partnership with the Massachusetts SJC Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being. Financial struggles can be a tremendous challenge to our well-being, and are common in…
Expert panelists share tips for navigating health and disability insurance as a solo or small firm lawyer in a recorded program from the Massachusetts SJC Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being. This 60-minute program (embedded below) was originally presented on…
Mindfulness can transform communication, particularly in the legal profession -- discover the shift we need to make along with 4 questions that can guide us. My 20-year-old son Jacob and my 17-year-old daughter Samantha love to argue. They debate…