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Calls to lawyer wellbeing helpline continue to rise with stress, depression and bullying among top concerns

Over half of callers to LawCare were trainees, pupils or junior lawyers

6 days ago
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Mental health charity LawCare teams up with Sheffield and Open University academics to launch wellbeing course

Free for law students and lawyers

Jan 16 2020 8:46am
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Legal mental health charity to create army of ‘wellbeing advocates’

LawCare scheme launches on World Mental Health Day

Oct 10 2019 8:42am
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Manchester innovation in legal education conference launched

30 January event will bring together firms, northshoring hubs and law schools ahead of introduction of the SQE

Sep 9 2019 9:17am
The best social media snaps from the London Legal Walk

15,000 walkers go the distance for charity

Jun 18 2019 10:56am
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Mental health charity pilots online messenger service in bid to reach more young lawyers

LawCare’s announcement comes at the start of Mental Health Awareness Week

May 13 2019 11:20am
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Calls concerning bullying and harassment up 80%, says lawyer helpline

Majority of callers to LawCare women

Jan 22 2019 12:14pm
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‘How are you, really?’ City firms and chambers on board as leading wellbeing charity gears up for mental health week

Lawyers met last night to discuss pressures facing students and juniors

May 11 2018 11:43am
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‘I returned to my desk and broke down in tears’: Magic circle junior lawyer opens up about battle with depression and anxiety

Three-part blog is frank account of City solicitor’s journey

Apr 20 2018 9:12am
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Don’t forget about mental health in the diversity debate

LawCare speaks to junior lawyers struggling with stress, depression and drink problems on a daily basis. CEO Elizabeth Rimmer says the legal profession is due a culture change — and that this will have a positive impact on diversity

Mar 12 2018 10:36am
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Number of lawyers calling mental health helpline at record high

One half are trainees and junior lawyers

Jan 31 2018 9:26am
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Why lawyers need to loosen the ‘stiff upper lip’

Macho demonstrations of ‘resilience’ are overrated

Sep 13 2017 2:41pm
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Law well-being charity asks students, trainees and young lawyers to help man its phonelines

LawCare also seeks peer supporters this Volunteers’ Week

Jun 6 2017 10:15am
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Why lawyers are particularly vulnerable to mental health issues

Elizabeth Rimmer, CEO of LawCare, shares her tips on how to thrive, not just get through the day

May 8 2017 1:18pm
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Research: Over 90% of young lawyers are suffering from work-related stress

Almost half blame law firm partners

Apr 10 2017 2:58pm
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Why de-stigmatising anxiety and doubt at law school will make for less stressed-out lawyers

Nipping it in the bud early is the answer, says LSE LLB-er Josh Dowson

Feb 2 2017 9:16am
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Number of male lawyers reaching out to advice helpline increases

Calls to LawCare on the up overall

Jan 27 2017 1:29pm
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Most miserable Blue Monday ever: Law well-being charity shares its advice

Today is an opportunity to reflect on our mental health

Jan 16 2017 2:24pm
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Don’t take work calls and avoid your emails over Christmas, urges law well-being charity

Too often the grind continues over festive period

Dec 22 2016 8:57am
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