Do Biglaw’s Long Hours Need A ‘Trigger Warning’? After The Death Of A Partner, This Lawyer Says Yes
A partner's death is making lawyers reassess the long hours that are often required to complete the work at Biglaw firms.
With Depression Running Rampant, It’s Time For Law Schools To Step Up When It Comes To Student Mental Health
‘We’re literally dying,’ a law student writes in an important new essay.
Legal Is Changing. And NeoSummit Is Where The Future Is Being Built.
Legal and operational leaders are gathering May 6–7 in Fort Lauderdale to confront the questions the industry hasn't answered—with a keynote from Amanda Knox setting the tone.
Biglaw Mental Health Needs To Be About More Than Just ‘Puppy Yoga’
More firms need to change their wellbeing programming to better assist their attorneys.
Legal Conference Exhibitors Giving Away Alcohol
The vendor certainly knew its audience.
World’s Longest Surviving Iron Lung Patient, A Lawyer, Passes Away
He beat the odds, went to law school, and became a lawyer. He will be missed.
Meeting Mental Health Challenges Head On In Biglaw Is Now Easier Thanks To This Lawyer
Quinn Emanuel's director of well-being explains how he's helping employees navigate mental health issues at his firm.
Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short
As federal borrowing caps tighten financing options for law students, one organization is stepping in to negotiate the terms they can't secure alone.
It Might Not Seem Like It, But Work-Life Balance Is Possible For Young Lawyers
The struggle of the juggle is real, but there are ways to help yourself before helping others.
Biglaw Partners All Seem To Wind Up Disillusioned At The End Of Their Partnership Journeys
Law firm partners experience a wide range of emotions, but according to this study, they all seem to wind up at the same sad place in the end.
New Jersey Officially Rolls Back Mental Health, Addiction Questions From Its Bar Exam Application
This is an important change that will eliminate a barrier to mental health treatment.
The Ugly Beautiful Gift: How A Lawyer Mom Faced Loneliness And Found Belonging
There are so many enticing ways to avoid your feelings, like fighting, Amazon, wine, Netflix, or billable hours.
What Even Is AI ‘Competence’? It Depends.
Takeaways from a Legalweek panel on evolving malpractice risks.
Law School Went Remote For Finals Due To Student’s Possible Shooting Threats
The student has been banned from campus, and there is no threat at the law school at this time.
APA Says Mental Health Questions On Bar Exam Character & Fitness Reviews Don’t Work
The time has come to stop asking questions about mental health on bar exam applications.
A Biglaw Firm Where Associate Well-Being ‘Matters More Than The Bottom Line’
A former Biglaw associate explains how his firm offered endless compassion after he was diagnosed with ALS.
The Reason Why Biglaw Performance Reviews Are Stressing Associates Out So Much
It's all about job security (or the lack thereof).
Kim Kardashian Shares A Valuable Lesson Learned From Failing The Baby Bar Exam
Some wisdom for those who are currently studying for the bar exam.