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Mental health first aid, a simple question?
Mental health first aider, Lyndsey Thomson explains what's involved in the mental health first aid training and what it has meant to her personally.
Law Society launches online mental health resource to support legal professionals
We're marking Mental Health Awareness Week with the launch of a new web-based resource Lawscot Wellbeing.
Trainee helpline: So, who are you gonna call?
Katie Wood, Head of Admissions, explains how she supports trainee solicitors on our confidential helpline – starting with nagging!
How to manage stress at exam time
Katy Forrest, a third year LLB student at the University of Stirling, discusses various techniques law students can use to deal with stress.
How making the most of internal support can improve your wellbeing
Laurin Campbell, a trainee solicitor at Brodies, explains how law firms can take the initiative in supporting their staff's wellbeing and why new lawyers in particular should take advantage of what their employers make available.
Fighting for peace and quiet – how the right hobbies can help
Susannah Pencovich, a newly-qualified solicitor based in Edinburgh and specialising in property and private Client work, discusses the benefits to new lawyers of taking up a relaxing hobby.
Mindfulness – what is it and how can it help new lawyers?
Two trainee solicitors, both at Brodies, share their thoughts on mindfulness – the process of incorporating awareness into our daily lives.
Building your support network (with a little help from your friends)
Charlotte Edgar, a second year trainee solicitor at Brodies LLP discusses the importance of building a supportive network at the beginning of your career.
What stress means for new lawyers
Olivia Parker, Careers & Outreach Executive at the Society, looks at the causes of and potential solutions to stress for legal professionals in the early part of their career.
Seeking learning support during your studies
Sarah Ahmed, a graduate of the University of Aberdeen explains the value of seeking out and receiving learning support for law students who need it.
Technological advances increase workloads for solicitors and widen ‘hours gap’, study finds
Smartphones and tablets are encouraging a culture of long hours in the legal profession, a study by the Law Society of Scotland has found.
84% of Scots solicitors calling lawyer helpline suffer stress
84% of Scottish solicitors calling LawCare in 2014 have reported stress according to the latest figures from the helpline.
