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…
Transgender Awareness Week 2020 runs from Friday, November 13th leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance on Friday, Nov. 20th. Transgender Awareness Week is an annual event celebrated from November 13th through 19th, with Transgender Day of Remembrance observed…
Feelings of anxiety related to this election season and potential aftermath are pervasive, and can be especially overwhelming for those in the legal profession. This election cycle is a common source of anxiety regardless of party affiliation and voting…
The annual COLAP conference features sessions about leadership in lawyer well-being from a variety of perspectives, and this year will focus on Cultivating Agility and Resilience in Times of Change, in a virtual format for the first time ever. …
National Pro Bono Week runs through October 31st -- and the MBLA is sharing pro bono and volunteer opportunities through its Pledge Drive open until February 15th, 2021. National Pro Bono Week is the last week in October (25…
Get the brain tools you need to survive the prolonged pandemic as a lawyer from Tracey Meyers, Psy.D. with this 22-minute installment of Webinars for Busy Lawyers. Join our newest staff psychologist at LCL MA for practical tools to…
As we prepare to launch our first annual Volunteer Training Program, we'll share updates with those who are interested in providing peer support to other members of the Massachusetts legal profession. We are excited to share progress as we develop…
The Massachusetts SJC is seeking to support inclusion by sourcing necessary demographic information through its Rule 4:02 on Periodic Registration of Attorneys; comments are due October 21, 2020. Improving Well-Being through Inclusion across the Massachusetts Bar Enhancing diversity, equity,…
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…
September is Self-Care Awareness Month. Although it's become a trendy concept, self-care is still elusive to many in the legal profession. Self-Care Basics for the Legal Profession Practicing self-care sounds lovely, but is easier said than done when you're…