Wellbeing & support
Why pastoral tutoring for young Scottish solicitors should matter to you
In a world where academic pressure is intensifying, the need for pastoral care has never been more urgent, says Dr Temitope Omotola Odusanya.
A year of growth, connection, and impact
LawCare support solicitors across Scotland with a variety of initiatives, programmes, training and their helpline. Elizabeth Rimmer, CEO, shares a round up.
Walk this way
Graeme McWilliams provides an update on the 2024 Scottish Legal Walks and all that was achieved, plus what the profession can look forward to in 2025.
A tale of two debtors
Why are individuals reaching for help when businesses are suffering in silence?
A men’s law wellbeing group in 2024
James McFarlane reflects on being part of the profession’s Men’s Wellbeing Group, and the benefits of forming connections and support networks.
How does the workplace impact productivity?
In 2016, the Stoddart Review was the first major analysis of the impact of the workplace on productivity. In the legal industry, where every minute counts, understanding how workplace changes impact productivity and client interactions is crucial.
Presenteeism vs corporate real estate
While more companies are increasing the number of required office days or even monitoring employee work locations, some law firms are downsizing their corporate office space.
Embracing neurodiversity
The Society, in partnership with the Legal Neurodiversity Network, hosted an event to share experiences, insights, and guidance on creating a neuroinclusive culture within the profession.
Rebuilding shattered lives
Major Trauma Awareness Week earlier this month highlighted the legal community’s vital role in supporting trauma survivors an important focus year-round. From injury to recovery, legal professionals can profoundly shape a survivor’s journey. How can the profession both support and be supported?
SPONSORED: Can you find the time for a holiday?
Summer holidays can be something of a juggling competition for everyone, including hard-working solicitors. Find out how LawWare can help.
Flexible working remains
Back in May, the Journal sat down with Scott Stephenson, solicitor at Complete Clarity Solicitors to discuss the reasons why he championed a four-day working week.
My saviour: flexible working
When life changes occur sometimes you want to have the flexibility to adapt, be present in all areas of life, thrive professionally and still retain your career.
60 seconds with…. Lynda Towers
The new Convener of the Mental Health and Disability Law Sub-Committee discusses her career, mental health awareness and the recent response to the proposed Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill.
The legal brain
Last year’s Profile of the Profession revelations about poor mental health in law kick-started necessary conversations about how the profession can begin to make things right.
Moving for your mood
Legal firms ignore the wellbeing of staff at their peril
SPONSORED: Prioritising mental health
LawWare share their strategies for a thriving legal workplace.
Flying the flag for flexibility
With more employees seeking different working patterns, we speak to solicitor Scott Stevenson about how he introduced a system of flexible working at his firm.
It’s safe to ask for help
Behind the sleekest of office doors and laptops buzzing with emails, notifications and never-ending to-do lists lies an epidemic – one that costs UK businesses up to £56bn per year.
How can employers do more?
Two major retailers pledged to stop sexual harassment in the workplace through a s23 agreement with the EHRC.
We must do more
The number of women taking action against their employers for menopause-related discrimination is rising. But are law firms and in-house teams doing enough to support their own employees coping with the 30+ potential symptoms?
ARCHIVE: Law under lockdown
It’s March 2020 and the country begins to shut down, with the profession becoming agile overnight – what impact did it have back then, and how has that shaped the way we work now?
Bullying and harassment are ‘systemic’, say Law Society members
Bullying and harassment are “systemic” in the legal profession, said almost a fifth (19%) of Society members in a 2023 poll.