Navigating Mental Health and Career Fulfillment in Law

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This chapter delves into the mental health challenges faced by lawyers, highlighting high rates of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse within the profession. It shares personal stories of individuals reevaluating their careers due to dissatisfaction and explores practical advice for pursuing more fulfilling work. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing personal happiness and being open to career changes, even amidst the uncertainties of professional life.

Becoming a lawyer is often seen as a prestigious career milestone—society tells us that once you’ve achieved it, YOU’VE MADE IT. So why it is that so many lawyers come to us looking for a way out?

It turns out that careers are never a one-size-fits-all. What’s great for one person might not be great for another. Many lawyers reach a point where they feel like law no longer fits them (or maybe it never did!) They're interested in doing something else, something that aligns better with their life and values.

Today, we’re sharing the stories of four lawyers who reached a turning point in their legal careers. Whether it was burnout, stress, boredom, a misalignment of values, or a shift in priorities, each one decided it was time for a change and they made it happen!

What you’ll learn

How 4 lawyers made a career change to more fulfilling work
How Jenna realized criminal prosecution no longer aligned with her life and priorities
The negative impacts a high-pressure job had on Rebecca's health
How Adam used transferable skills from law to change to a much more fulfilling career
How Rob used his strengths to navigate a successful career change

Hear their full story!

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