Mental Health, Well-Being and Issues Facing Law Students/Young Lawyers
In partnership with the Law Society of Manitoba and the Law Society of Saskatchewan, CLIA is hosting Well-Being in the Legal Profession Week, May 12th to 16th. Building on the theme of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week of Unmasking Mental Health and the results of the National Study on the Health and Wellness Determinants of Legal Professionals in Canada, we will be sharing blog posts and free daily webinars available to members in CLIA jurisdictions.
Today’s topic is Mental Health, Well-Being and Issues Facing Law Students/Young Lawyers. A webinar is being presented on the topic by Dr. Judy Jaunzems-Fernuk, the Well-Being Coordinator at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law:
Join us for a conversation about law student mental health and well-being, featuring insights from the College of Law’s wellness initiatives. This session will explore common challenges students face, how supports are provided, and why building a culture of well-being in legal education matters for the future of the profession. Judy, the College’s Well-being Coordinator, will also infuse strategies and supports for mental health and well-being in general that can support personal and workplace well-being.
If you missed it, a recording will be available soon on the Law Society of Saskatchewan website.
In the study above, students, articling students and new lawyers are identified as a high-risk group. Being new to the legal profession can be overwhelming and it makes sense that those with less experience may feel greater anxiety and stress. The CLIA Wellness Toolkit has compiled several resources to specifically assist this group: