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Stress remains the most common reason for calls to LawCare, the advisory and support service for the legal profession.
Of the 378 case files opened in 2012, 42 were for barristers. Nineteen barristers (45 per cent) called about stress; 10 (24 per cent) about depression, seven (17 per cent) about alcohol; one (two per cent) about drugs; and five (10 per cent) were listed as “other”.
Of those who cited a reason for their problem, 44 per cent said financial problems were to blame for their stress, depression or drinking; 16 per cent blamed workload; 16 per cent blamed relationship problems; 12 per cent bereavement; and the remaining 12 per cent cited ethical or disciplinary issues. The male/female split of callers was near 50 per cent, with 19 female barristers and 23 male barristers.
The LawCare helpline is 0800 018 4299 or see www.lawcare.org.uk.
Of those who cited a reason for their problem, 44 per cent said financial problems were to blame for their stress, depression or drinking; 16 per cent blamed workload; 16 per cent blamed relationship problems; 12 per cent bereavement; and the remaining 12 per cent cited ethical or disciplinary issues. The male/female split of callers was near 50 per cent, with 19 female barristers and 23 male barristers.
The LawCare helpline is 0800 018 4299 or see www.lawcare.org.uk.
Stress remains the most common reason for calls to LawCare, the advisory and support service for the legal profession.
Of the 378 case files opened in 2012, 42 were for barristers. Nineteen barristers (45 per cent) called about stress; 10 (24 per cent) about depression, seven (17 per cent) about alcohol; one (two per cent) about drugs; and five (10 per cent) were listed as “other”.
Far-ranging month for the Chair of the Bar
Endometriosis Awareness North, a charity raising awareness of endometriosis and supporting those affected across the North of England, has received a £500 boost from AlphaBiolabs via the company’s Giving Back initiative
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, examines the most recent data on alcohol misuse in the UK, and the implications for alcohol testing in family proceedings
Clement Cowley, Partner at The Penny Group, explains how tailored financial planning can help barristers take control of their finances and plan with confidence
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs
A £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs has been made to the leading UK charity tackling international parental child abduction and the movement of children across international borders
Seeing the full picture – Baljit Ubhey OBE outlines the CPS action plan to tackle violence against women and girls, offering insights directly relevant to courtroom practice
Heritage as an anchor and a compass, finding our common humanity and embracing the power of the outsider – Melina Antoniadis’s lessons learnt
Is the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office process fit for purpose? Women barristers’ experiences of bullying are not being reported or, if they are, they are not making it through the system, says Tana Adkin KC
Review by Daniel Barnett
Chair of the Bar reports back
