Some Practice Areas Are More Stressful Than Others
Lawyers who practice in some areas of the law are often made of tougher stuff than the rest of us.
Biglaw Firm Hosting ‘Resilience’ Workshops For Tomorrow’s Lawyers So They’ll Be Prepared For Stressful Careers
Would-be Gen Z lawyers are learning how to deal with Biglaw life before they even get there.
Managing Partners are Navigating the AI Inflection Point.
New executive research from Ari Kaplan explores how law firm leaders are responding to changing client expectations, evolving economics, talent transformation, and AI governance.
Some Law Firms Punish Associates With Tough Assignments
Traumatizing an associate to make them quit? Crude, but effective.
Are Lawyers More Likely To Suffer Health Problems?
Is the profession speeding us all to early graves?
3 Tips To Battle In-House Burnout
Welcome to the season of burnout, right before Thanksgiving and the December holidays. Time to take some time.
Litigation Matters Are Often More Stressful Than Transactional Ones
Litigation, how do you stress me? Let me count the ways ...
AI Is Reshaping Legal Practice—But Tools Aren’t The Real Differentiator.
Explore the mindset, cultural shifts, and training strategies that define the AI‑savvy lawyer, revealing why human judgment, standardized competence, and integrated learning—not technology alone—will shape the future of the profession.
Younger Generation Of Lawyers Considered At Risk Due To Their ‘Worse’ Mental Health Status
This is a worrisome trend.
Lawyers Who Are Highly Stressed Are 22 Times More Likely To Consider Suicide
This study is great cause for concern when it comes to the Biglaw model.
The Easy Button For Lawyers
Running a law office can be highly stressful, endless, and thankless work. We lawyers must take better care of ourselves.
Vicarious Post-Traumatic Stress — Or Why There’s Such A High Rate Of Burnout Among Criminal Defense Attorneys
Given the nature of the job, direct and indirect stress go with the territory. What can be done about it?
What You Didn’t Learn In Law School
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What It’s Really Like To Be The Managing Partner At A Law Firm
Carrying the entire weight of a law firm on your shoulders is hard work.
Combating Law Firm-Related Stress
Steps every firm and individual should take to improve work-life balance.
The Danger In Always Being Busy
We all need time to breathe, both physically and mentally.
Tackling A Deadline
Helpful hints to combat deadline stress.
The Realities Of Lawyering Life: How To Combat The Stress Of The Job
Stress may be part of the job, but what’s the point of being a lawyer if you’re not going to enjoy it a little?