Facing a crisis like COVID-19 as a law student can be overwhelming. As the pandemic unfolds and plans are changed, the right strategies and supports are critical -- and we've launched a new support group to help. Massachusetts has…
While the COVID-19 pandemic took a lot of our attention away from Women’s History Month, it shifted focus to well-being and can still provide an opportunity to look closer at inclusion, as the legal profession continues to work to improve…
More needed as we work remotely during COVID-19 -- Find out how to take a break from technology as a lawyer from Roberta Tepper, Esq. with this installment of Webinars for Busy Lawyers -- in 35 minutes. We are all…
Our newest Free & Confidential group meets on Mondays at 11am -- a weekly online discussion group for legal professionals to find support among peers as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds. . . . A post on our Mass…
In important, good news -- New York will no longer include questions about mental health on its bar application, removing a significant obstacle to valuable treatment. New York has joined a trend among states to follow the long-standing leadership of…
The secret to effective communication is active listening. And effective communication is the secret to healthy relationships -- both personal and professional. February is Relationship Wellness Month, and March is Civility and Professionalism Month -- which we're celebrating by offering…
All but one of the "5 Love Languages" translate just as effectively to professional relationships -- and understanding them can help improve all your relationships. Feeling love and belonging are fundamental human needs, right in the middle of Maslow's Hierarchy…
We can't avoid stress as humans, and the legal profession is particularly stressful. Fortunately even as a lawyer or law student, two simple steps can guide you to thrive with stress. Ultimately, the ability to experience stress in a positive…
It’s hard to imagine anything more unjust than racism, and still it pervades American society. For those in the legal profession, being not racist is not enough -- we need to be antiracist. Learn more about the distinction -- and…
The Massachusetts SJC has formally announced a new Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being, which will coordinate efforts recommended by the SJC Steering Committee on Lawyer Well-Being. In his State of the Judiciary Address in October 2019, Chief Justice Gants announced…