Legal sector charity LawCare’s Life in the Law 2025 survey closes today with individuals and firms encouraged to share their experiences to inform future practice.
Previously run in 2020/21, this year’s survey is split into two; one for individuals and one for firms. Speaking on the Today’s Conveyancer Podcast earlier this month LawCare CEO Elizabeth Rimmer explained the surveys were about finding out the experience of all those involved in the legal sector when it came to wellbeing, hours people work, psychological safety, burnout, management and support, and bullying and harassment. The results of the 2020 survey published in 2021 found 69% of respondents said that had experienced poor mental health. One in five respondents had experienced bullying and workplace harassment; and less than half of respondents with line management responsibilities had any formal training.
“This is your last chance to have your voice heard and have a positive impact on the future of mental health in the legal sector. Life in the Law 2025 is a key opportunity to understand the challenges legal professionals face and what needs to change. Your insights will contribute to a healthier, more supportive legal sector — don’t miss out, take part before 21 March!”
said Rimmer.
The objective of this latest survey is to produce evidence based best practice for firms to practically implement into their organisations. Good mental health is a strategic investment, says Rimmer. Staff who have positive mental health are going to be more effective, more productive, more likely to stay in the organisations. By taking part, (you) help identify key challenges and contribute valuable knowledge that will shape practical, evidence-based solutions and meaningful change, she added.
Links to the two surveys are here
- Life in the Law 2025 survey for individuals working in the legal sector in any capacity.
- Life in the Law 2025 survey for organisations. This is aimed at those responsible for people management or wellbeing in law firms, chambers and in-house legal departments – to find out more about mental health initiatives, policies and practices.
Rimmer has taken part in a panel session as part of National Conveyancing Week this week during which she said conveyancers were ‘exhausted and undervalued’ with the charity regularly fielding calls from across the profession and trying to support professionals with the challenges of dealing with often emotional and frustrated home movers, who simply do not understand the complexities of the home moving process.
The surveys are anonymous and take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Responses will remain confidential to encourage respondents to share experiences openly and honestly.
