We're sharing the work of some key organizations and individuals along with resources as this year's BIPOC Mental Health Month wraps up. This post was written in collaboration with Gavin Alexander, Esq., Fellow at the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court…
The Massachusetts SJC Lawyer Well-Being Committee is hosting this town hall to better understand the lived experiences and challenges lawyers and law students with disabilities face. 5:30pm - 7pm | Thursday, August 5 REGISTER HERE The goal of these…
Two lawyer assistance programs, TLAP and LCL of PA, recently released an important video encouraging everyone in the legal profession to help save lives by asking how a colleague is doing anytime we notice they might be struggling. If…
We invite law students feeling overwhelmed as they prepare to take the bar exam in July 2021 to participate in our free & confidential 4-session support group. Join peers in this new Free & Confidential space designed specifically for…
The Massachusetts SJC Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being released its Report Summarizing Affinity Bar Town Hall Meetings on Feb. 4, 2021, showing barriers faced by lawyers, judges, and law students from oppressed populations. The Report catalogues experiences shared by…
An important new antiracism series from the Mindfulness in Law Society and National Black Law Students Association begins on Thursday, February 11th. 2021 Anti-Racism Initiative MILS and NBLSA have recently announced a series of monthly hour-long anti-racism conversations for…
Our physical well-being affects our mental well-being -- and the start of a new year can be a convenient time to start a new routine. The importance of physical activity is captured in a recently published book from Harvard…
Leadership skills are among the most valuable to build in any profession, and can be particularly important for lawyers during the pandemic. Leadership is a helpful skillset to build at any time in any career. Whether for career growth…
Formed nearly a year ago under the late Chief Justice Gants, the Massachusetts SJC Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being has been working hard on a number of initiatives involving leadership from across the legal community in the Commonwealth. In…
Feelings of isolation and overwhelm were already common in law school and the legal profession before the pandemic. Focus on the keys to your well-being as we approach an 'unprecedented' winter. While these tips were originally written with law students…