With finances often at the bottom line of lawyer well-being, lawyers with student loan debt are invited to join a new pilot program from the Massachusetts SJC Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being and AccessLex Institute. Seeking to alleviate stress…
The ABA is offering free events for Law Student Mental Health Day on October 10th. Exploring the Intersection Between Racial Justice, Social Activism, and Mental Health (Free Webinar) Thursday, October 8 | 4:30pm (eastern) Join the ABA's Commission on…
In the face of uncertainty in the legal profession, the Boston Bar Association has enhanced its mentoring programs for Massachusetts lawyers and law students. The BBA has three active mentoring programs right now for those in the legal profession…
Transitioning into the legal profession isn't easy, and even more challenging during a pandemic. The right resources and support can make a big difference. . . . A post on our Mass LOMAP Blog directs here to our…
Guidance for the legal profession on how to become an effective ally in antiracism was offered in a recent webinar from the Boston Bar Association. All panelists for How to be an Effective Ally, presented by the BBA on…
As 2020 brings more challenges to existing as a human than we might have expected, don't hesitate to seek social support as a lawyer -- but be mindful of your ethical duties. RECOGNIZING THE NEED When a lawyer feels…
Coping with the COVID-19 crisis as any law student can be overwhelming, particularly for the class of 2020 facing a postponed -- and as of July 1, remotely-administered bar exam. Massachusetts Bar Exam Updates The Massachusetts State Bar Exam…
A new initiative from the Association of American Law Schools has curated resources to help guide antiracism work in law schools. The Law Deans Antiracist Clearinghouse Project is a recently launched effort offering resources and guidance for law schools…
Graduating from law school is a huge transition, and even more challenging during a pandemic. The right resources and support can make a big difference. We've compiled programs, podcasts, and more shared by the ABA and other organizations to help…
Coping with the COVID-19 crisis as any law student can be overwhelming, particularly for the class of 2020 facing a postponed -- and as of July 1, remotely-administered bar exam. The Massachusetts State Bar Exam will be conducted remotely…