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Wellbeing and Transitions in Law: Legal Education and the Legal Profession

Wellbeing and Transitions in Law: Legal Education and the Legal Profession

Author: Emma Jones; Caroline Strevens
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN: 9783031276538
Published In: August 2023
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: Switzerland ? Disclaimer:
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This book examines transitions from law school to the legal profession, and their impact on wellbeing. There is a significant body of evidence that suggests law student wellbeing is particularly problematic, partially due to the distinctive nature of law as a discipline. Similarly, there is a growing body of international evidence demonstrating poor levels of wellbeing within the legal profession, with lawyers suffering higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression than the general population. To date there has been no detailed consideration of the impact of these transitions on wellbeing, or discussion of the best ways to ameliorate any negative effects. This edited collection will explore a range of transitions, from entry into law school through to progression to managerial roles within the legal profession. Rather than focusing on discrete areas or chunks of time, this book focuses on the process of transitioning holistically.

Chapter 1. Introduction

Part 1: Becoming a Law Student - identity and transition

Chapter 2. Confidence, community and voice: student wellbeing and engagement in transition to law school

Chapter 3. The Transition to Law School: A case study

Chapter 4. The transition into online and blended Law School environments

Part 2: Moving through Law School - Professional formation and academic study

Chapter 5. A Broken Profession both Mentally and Physically: Is Well-being the Foundation to a Healthy and Resilient Future?

Chapter 6. Professional acclimatization for law students: exploring the role of work-related learning and authentic assessment

Chapter 7. Speed Interviewing: can curriculum design enhance employability skills and improve the well-being of law students?

Part 3: From Student to Lawyer - Vocational education and wellbeing

Chapter 8. The Law School & the Psychology of Belonging

Chapter 9. From Student to Practitioner: Exploring the transition into legal practice