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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.