Tragic overdose at University of Pennsylvania Law is part of broader trend of high levels of substance use in law school. Story is accompanied by important message encouraging law students that there are resources/opportunities for them to seek help for themselves and/or colleagues. Read it here.
T14 Law Students Death Ruled Drug Overdose
Did Law School Bullying Contribute to a Recent Graduate’s Suicide?
The newest installment of The Struggle, a series of blogs examining the many challenges students face at law school, this sad story is a stark demonstration of the corrosive effects of stereotypes and stigma as two middle-aged, single mothers seek to navigate the rigors of law school in the midst of those who dismiss them because of their sex. Read it here.
Suicidal Law Students Are No Laughing Matter
The latest installment of The Struggle, a series examining some of the mental health issues students encounter at Law School. Read it here.
The Struggle: Law Students Suffer From High Rates of Depression and Binge Drinking
The Above the Law website reports: “Once law students graduate, these problems do not improve, but seem to only get worse. According to a study conducted by the American Bar Association and the Hazelden Betty Ford Clinic found, one in three lawyers say they have a drinking problem, and 28 percent of them suffer from depression. Among those who reported problem drinking, 27 percent say their problems started in law school. Read the News
The 2014 U.S. News Job Rankings: Being a Lawyer Is Worse Than Being a Nail Technician
From the Above the Law website, sobering news indeed. Read the News
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