Whatever area of law you practise in, there are common stresses experienced across the profession. Junior practitioners particularly, are often subject to pressures that undoubtedly contribute to the high drop-out rate from legal practice in the early years.

This on demand aims to raise awareness of stress-related issues in the profession, as well as providing strategies for managing and reducing those stressors. It will be of particular relevance to those in their first few years of practice.

Hear from the Lead Researcher of the “Law in Distress” research project and from an Executive Coach for Lawyers about how to better recognise and manage work-related stress, both personally and in your interactions with colleagues, with commentary from a Senior Associate in practice.

Who should watch?

The webinar will be of relevance to junior lawyers but will also be of use to intermediate and senior lawyers who wish to gain further insights into this area and learn some new skills, both for themselves and for managing more junior staff.

Learning Outcomes

• Gain a better understanding of recognised sources of stress in the legal profession.
• Receive practical tips for managing and reducing stress.
• Learn what stress is and how it manifests.
• Gain insights into ways in which your working relationship with your seniors may impact upon your stress levels at work, and how best to manage those relationships.
• Gain a better awareness of the indicators that your more junior colleagues may be struggling with stress, and how to provide appropriate support.
• Become better able to identify the signs of more deep-seated trauma and depression issues.

Presenter Details

Georgina Patel, Lead Researcher, Law in Distress project and Research Associate AUT
Katie Gray, Executive Coach, Co-Founder and Director of Coaching Advocates
Chair: Joanna Trezise, Senior Associate, Russell McVeagh