You might be thinking that everyone knows the legal profession is tough and that nothing will change, but that mindset can prevent real progress. The truth is, your participation in LawCare’s Life in the Law 2025 study can make a meaningful difference and here’s why:
1. Improving mental health support: By sharing your insights and experiences, you are helping to identify the unique stressors of legal practice and their impact on mental health. Every experience is different, shaped by factors like your background, practice area or workplace culture. With input from a wide range of voices, our understanding of mental health becomes more inclusive, and we can create better support systems, policies and interventions that truly reflect the needs of the entire profession, not just a select few.
2. Strengthening the legal profession: A mentally healthy workforce is a more effective one. By taking part, you help build a sector that not only meets the expectations of clients and regulators but also fosters job satisfaction and supports retention. The findings of this study will pinpoint the systemic factors that undermine mental health and, more importantly, offer evidence based solutions to prevent these issues from arising in the first place, leading to a healthier, more sustainable work environment.
3. Amplifying voices and breaking the silence: We know at LawCare that too many in the legal profession experience mental health struggles in silence, fearing judgment or repercussions if they speak up. When more people share their stories, it normalises the conversation, reduces stigma, and encourages others to seek the help they need. Your voice will raise awareness of the day to day issues that many face such as burnout, bullying and harassment or low psychological safety and make it more likely that decision-makers in legal practice, regulation and education will take action to address them.
By participating in this study, you’re not just completing a survey—you’re driving momentum for real, systemic change. It’s time to stop merely acknowledging the problems and start solving them. Take part, make your voice heard, and help shape a future where mental health is a priority in the legal profession.
Elizabeth Rimmer is chief executive at LawCare
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