Wellbeing And The Legal Academy

Author : Caroline Strevens,Emma Jones
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-02-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783031206917

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Wellbeing and the Legal Academy by Caroline Strevens,Emma Jones Pdf

This book provides a novel contribution to the wider bodies of literature on student and academic wellbeing by including a series of rich and nuanced discussions of specific aspects of the wellbeing of legal academics. It contains original research contributions on this topic drawing on insights from law, education and psychology and throws a spotlight on an emerging field of interest. In particular, it focuses attention on the need to understand the implications of workload, communication, competence, and community for academic wellbeing with the collection providing insight as to the amelioration of stress linked to these themes. Reference will be made to the key factors which influence each of these themes, such as the neo-liberal academy, the contours and staffing of the law school, the impact of COVID-19 and the role of values and ethics. Relevant theoretical perspectives relating to these themes, including self-determination theory and the notion of an ethic of care, will also be discussed.

Author : Emma Jones,Caroline Strevens
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783031276545

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Wellbeing and Transitions in Law by Emma Jones,Caroline Strevens Pdf

This book examines transitions from law school to the legal profession, and their impact on wellbeing. There is a significant body of evidence that suggests law student wellbeing is particularly problematic, partially due to the distinctive nature of law as a discipline. Similarly, there is a growing body of international evidence demonstrating poor levels of wellbeing within the legal profession, with lawyers suffering higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression than the general population. To date there has been no detailed consideration of the impact of these transitions on wellbeing, or discussion of the best ways to ameliorate any negative effects. This edited collection will explore a range of transitions, from entry into law school through to progression to managerial roles within the legal profession. Rather than focusing on discrete areas or chunks of time, this book focuses on the process of transitioning holistically.

Author : Caroline Strevens,Rachael Field
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-19
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781351104388

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Educating for Well-Being in Law by Caroline Strevens,Rachael Field Pdf

Bringing together the current international body of knowledge on key issues for educating for well-being in law, this book offers comparative perspectives across jurisdictions, and utilises a range of theoretical lenses (including socio-legal, psychological and ethical theories) in analysing well-being and legal education in law. The chapters include innovative and tested research methodologies and strategies for educating for well-being. Asking and answering the question as to whether law is special in terms of producing psychological distress in law students, law teachers and the profession, and bringing together common and opposing perspectives, this book also seeks to highlight excellent practice in promoting a positive professional identity at law school and beyond resulting in an original contribution to knowledge, and new discourses of analysis.

Author : Emma Jones,Caroline Strevens
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2024-08-23
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781040115015

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Legal Education for Wellbeing by Emma Jones,Caroline Strevens Pdf

This book aims to assist legal educators and law schools in integrating wellbeing within the design and delivery of the legal curriculum. It also encourages the evaluation of wellbeing-related initiatives, to develop an evidence-based, sustainable approach to its inclusion. The contributions to this volume each focus upon different aspects of wellbeing and the curriculum, including the applications of vulnerability and social identity theory, the role of transitions and inductions, the implementation and evaluation of law school wellbeing initiatives, reflections on both the Socratic method and assessment, the results of a longitudinal student study and a consideration of the legal profession’s perspective. They contain both theoretical and empirical evidence to support the development of wellbeing-informed teaching and learning and foster positive interactions and experiences for both staff and students. Taken together, and coupled with international perspectives, they provide evidence and examples to support a holistic approach to wellbeing in legal education which moves beyond simply ameliorating damaging impacts and instead identifies meaningful routes to fostering positive wellbeing. This volume will be of interest to legal academics and others with an interest in legal education, including legal professionals and law students. It will also appeal to those who have an interest in integrating wellbeing into the curriculum within higher education. This book was originally published as a special issue of The Law Teacher.

Author : Kimberley Evans,Thérèse Hoyle,Frederika Roberts,Bukky Yusuf
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781529769258

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The Big Book of Whole School Wellbeing by Kimberley Evans,Thérèse Hoyle,Frederika Roberts,Bukky Yusuf Pdf

Your essential guide to wellbeing in education. Despite many school leaders and teaching and non-teaching staff working hard to support children’s and their own wellbeing, more needs to be done. This book provides you with the necessary tools and strategies to navigate your way through the changing educational landscape and shape the schools of the future. Written by a diverse range of experts in the field, it explores how all school staff can support their own, their colleagues’ and their students’ wellbeing, how leaders can lead well and be well, and the importance of relationships within the entire school community to promote personal, academic and professional flourishing. This book will make you think and take you out of your comfort zone. It will inspire discussions and support you - whatever your role in school is - to bring positive change to school policy and culture. Kimberley Evans is an experience teacher and founder of Nourish the Workplace. Thérèse Hoyle is an education consultant, leadership coach and trainer. Frederika Roberts is a Positive Education advocate and former teacher. Bukky Yusuf is a senior leader, science teacher and consultant.

Author : Rachel Field,James Duffy,Colin James
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781317074731

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Promoting Law Student and Lawyer Well-Being in Australia and Beyond by Rachel Field,James Duffy,Colin James Pdf

University can be a psychologically distressing place for students. Empirical studies in Australia and the USA highlight that a large number of law students suffer from psychological distress, when compared to students from other disciplines and members of the general population. This book explores the significant role that legal education can play in the promotion of mental health and well-being in law students, and consequently in the profession. The volume considers the ways in which the problems of psychological distress amongst law students are connected to the way law and legal culture are taught, and articulates curricula and extra-curricula strategies for promoting wellbeing for law students. With contributions from legal academics, legal practitioners and psychologists, the authors discuss the possible causes of psychological distress in the legal community, and potential interventions that may increase psychological well-being. This important book will be of interest to legal academics, law students, members of the legal profession, post-graduate researchers as well as non-law researchers interested in this area.

Author : Ulrike Schultz,Gisela Shaw,Margaret Thornton,Rosemary Auchmuty
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-25
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781509923120

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Gender and Careers in the Legal Academy by Ulrike Schultz,Gisela Shaw,Margaret Thornton,Rosemary Auchmuty Pdf

In the past fifteen years there has been a marked increase in the international scholarship relating to women in law. The lives and careers of women in legal practice and the judiciary have been extensively documented and critiqued, but the central conundrum remains: Does the presence of women make a difference? What has been largely overlooked in the literature is the position of women in the legal academy, although central to the changing culture. To remedy the oversight, an international network of scholars embarked on a comparative study, which resulted in this path-breaking book. The contributors uncover fascinating accounts of the careers of the academic pioneers as well as exploring broader theoretical issues relating to gender and culture. The provocative question as to whether the presence of women makes a difference informs each contribution.

Author : Emma Jones,Caroline Strevens
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2024-08-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 1032776331

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Legal Education for Wellbeing by Emma Jones,Caroline Strevens Pdf

This book aims to assist legal educators and law schools in integrating wellbeing within the design and delivery of the legal curriculum. It also encourages the evaluation of wellbeing-related initiatives, to develop an evidence-based, sustainable approach to its inclusion. The contributions to this volume each focus upon different aspects of wellbeing and the curriculum, including the applications of vulnerability and social identity theory, the role of transitions and inductions, the implementation and evaluation of law school wellbeing initiatives, reflections on both the Socratic method and assessment, the results of a longitudinal student study and a consideration of the legal profession's perspective. They contain both theoretical and empirical evidence to support the development of wellbeing-informed teaching and learning and foster positive interactions and experiences for both staff and students. Taken together, and coupled with international perspectives, they provide evidence and examples to support a holistic approach to wellbeing in legal education which moves beyond simply ameliorating damaging impacts and instead identifies meaningful routes to fostering positive wellbeing. This volume will be of interest to legal academics and others with an interest in legal education, including legal professionals and law students. It will also appeal to those who have an interest in integrating wellbeing into the curriculum within higher education. This book was originally published as a special issue of The Law Teacher.

Author : Jones, Emma,Graffin, Neil
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-24
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781529210767

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Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Legal Profession by Jones, Emma,Graffin, Neil Pdf

Legal professionals are thought to have higher levels of mental health issues and lower levels of wellbeing than the general population. Drawing on qualitative data from new research with legal practitioners, this in-depth study of mental health and wellbeing in the UK and Republic of Ireland’s legal sector is a timely contribution to the urgent international debate on these issues. The authors present a comprehensive discussion of the cultural, structural and other causes of legal professionals’ compromised wellbeing. They explore the everyday demands and difficulties of the legal working environment and consider the impacts on individuals, the legal profession and wider society. Making comparisons with systems overseas, this is an invaluable resource that provides evidence-based suggestions for swift and effective organisational and policy-related interventions in the legal sector.

Author : Lydia Katherine Bleasdale
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2024-03-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781803920801

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How to Offer Effective Wellbeing Support to Law Students by Lydia Katherine Bleasdale Pdf

This How to Guide will provide readers with information and insights which will better equip them to support law students in a higher education setting. Featuring contributions from an array of eminent academics and student support professionals, this book includes personal reflections, example scenarios and practical tips for those seeking to improve support for student wellbeing.

Author : Emma Jones
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-23
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781351370691

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Emotions in the Law School by Emma Jones Pdf

Law schools are failing both their staff and students by requiring them to prize reason and rationality and to suppress or ignore emotions. Despite innovations in terms of both content and teaching techniques, there is little evidence that emotions are effectively acknowledged or utilised within legal education. Instead law schools are clinging to an out-dated and erroneous perception of emotions as at best, irrational, and at worst dangerous. In contrast to this, educational and scientific developments have demonstrated that emotions are a fundamental, inescapable part of learning, teaching and skills development. Harnessing these emotions will therefore have a transformative effect on legal education and enable it to adapt to the needs and demands of the twenty-first century. This book provides a theoretical overview of the role played by emotions in all aspects of the life of the law school. It explores the relationship emotions have with key traditional and contemporary approaches to legal education, the ways in which emotions can be conceptualised, their interaction with the politics and policies of legal education and their role within teaching and learning. The book also considers the importance of emotional wellbeing for both law students and legal academics Overall, this book argues for a more holistic form of legal education in which emotions play a valuable (and valued) role. This requires a new vision for law schools, in which emotions are acknowledged and embedded at all levels, institutional and personal.

Author : Amanda Millmore
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2024-03-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781035302314

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How To Include Employability in the Law School by Amanda Millmore Pdf

This accessible How To Guide provides practical guidance on how to successfully include employability into the law school. Innovative ideas are shared on how to establish effective independent employability initiatives and embed employability within the law curriculum itself.

Author : Jerome Doraisamy
Publisher : Xoum
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Depression, Mental
ISBN : 192113495X

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The Wellness Doctrines for Law Students & Young Lawyers by Jerome Doraisamy Pdf

At least one in three lawyers and law students suffer from depression. A litigious culture, extreme hours and relentless pressure - both internal and external - can all take their toll. Young lawyer Jerome Doraisamy learnt the hard way how pushing yourself to the physical and emotional limit can wreak havoc on your mental health and wellbeing. Over an 18-month period starting from late 2011, he suffered from severe clinical depression. His first book, The Wellness Doctrines, addresses the crisis in the profession head-on, offering practical tools and guidance for young legal professionals via insightful case studies from academics, managing partners, senior solicitors, down to graduates and students. Showcasing a "by lawyers, for lawyers" approach, this book provides the inspiration a young legal professional needs to take charge of his or her health and well-being.

Author : JUDITH & SIFRIS MARYCHURCH (ADIVA.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0409350982

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WELLNESS FOR LAW by JUDITH & SIFRIS MARYCHURCH (ADIVA.) Pdf

Author : Abraham P. Francis,Margaret Anne Carter
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811680403

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Mental Health and Higher Education in Australia by Abraham P. Francis,Margaret Anne Carter Pdf

This book addresses a broad range of issues related to mental health in higher education in Australia, with specific reference to student and staff well-being. It examines the challenges of creating and sustaining more resilient cultures within higher education and the community. Showcasing some of Australia's unique experiences, the authors present a multidisciplinary perspective of mental health supports and services relevant to the higher education landscape. This book examines the different ways Australian higher education institutions responded/are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, with reference to domestic and international students. Through the exploration of practice and research, the authors add to the rich discourses on well-being in the higher education.