Lawyer Wellness
How will you celebrate Well-Being Week in Law?
The first week of May is an opportunity for a highly stressed profession to take a step back and consider some self-care by celebrating the Well-Being Week in Law.
Created by the Institute for Well-Being in Law, the Well-Being Week in Law was first launched in May 2020 under the name “Lawyer Well-Being Week.” This year, it is being marked from May 5 to May 9, and the ABA is participating to support the campaign and raise awareness about the mental health needs of the profession.
The theme that the IWBL has chosen for 2025 is “The Social Rx: Boosting Well-Being with Connection.” Daily themes throughout the week encourage participants to consider physical, spiritual, intellectual, social and emotional well-being.
The ABA also has its own content to promote wellness. A live 60-minute CLE webinar, “Still Excited to Practice? Moving Beyond Cynicism in Law Firm,” will be offered May 9 at 1 p.m. ET by the Law Practice Division. The event is free for members. Registration is available here.
A number of on-demand CLE programs are also available through the ABA Learning Center. Those and other articles and resources can be found on the Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs’ Well-Being in Law page.
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