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We have some unfortunate news to report out of Michigan, where a promising young law student was found dead in his on-campus apartment this past weekend.
David Janer was a third-year law student at Wayne State University Law School. President M. Roy Wilson alerted students that Janer died by suicide. The South End has a statement on the sad news from Wilson:
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“His death comes as a shock to all of us, and especially to his mother and father, to whom I expressed my condolences ….,” Wilson said. “As a father, I can only imagine the depth of their grief.” …
“We often speak about about wellness and safety in our community, and we take those issues seriously,” Wilson said. “Wellness and safety at Wayne State also means looking out for each other, and watching for signs that others may need help.”
We here at Above the Law would like to extend our condolences to David Janer’s family, friends, and colleagues during this extremely difficult time.
Most law schools have counseling and psychological services resources that students and graduates can turn to if they are in crisis or would like counseling, even after hours. If these services are not available at your school, and if you or someone you know is depressed and in need help, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) or a lawyer assistance program in your state (don’t be fooled by the name; these programs also provide services to law students). Remember that you are loved, so please reach out if you need assistance, before it’s too late.
WSU law student found dead in AWD Apartments [The South End]
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Staci Zaretsky is a senior editor at Above the Law, where she’s worked since 2011. She’d love to hear from you, so please feel free to email her with any tips, questions, comments, or critiques. You can follow her on Twitter or connect with her on LinkedIn.