The legal profession has a reputation for being fiercely competitive and relentlessly demanding—qualities that are often bred at law school. Law students are implicitly encouraged to do whatever it takes to stay ahead of the curve, even at the expense of their well-being.
This systemic pressure perpetuates a culture where stress, burnout, and substance abuse are normalized. The cycle is further exacerbated by career dissatisfaction stemming from a disconnect between personal values and the realities of legal practice. Law schools have a unique opportunity to take more proactive approaches to better equip students with healthy coping strategies and effecting ...