In-House Counsel Are Feeling 'Overwhelmed' When It Comes To Their Work

Please check on your in-house friends. They are not okay.

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Trivia Question of the Day!

According to a survey conducted by Law.com and ALM Intelligence, in-house attorneys are really feeling the crushing weight of their jobs. What percentage of in-house survey respondents said the legal profession has had a negative effect on their mental health?

Hint: Law.com and ALM described the in-house responses as “bleak,” with 60% of respondents reporting having anxiety and decreased job satisfaction, 70% saying they’re “exhausted,” and 65% saying they “overwhelmed.”

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Staci ZaretskyStaci 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.

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