Burnout among lawyers is not simply an individual struggle. It affects lawyers in law firms, government roles, corporate legal departments, nonprofit organizations, and other legal workplaces. Emerging research indicates that rates of attorney burnout are increasing, making it even more important for legal employers to improve how well-being is supported in the workplace. When legal workplaces … [Read more...]
When Perfect Isn’t Possible: Facing Maladaptive Perfectionism in the Legal Profession
In law school, perfectionism can feel like an important survival skill. Perfect precision is rewarded, lofty standards are expected, and being “almost right,” well, it just isn’t good enough. But what happens when that desire to be perfect morphs into something harmful, something that makes even small mistakes feel like personal failings? That’s the territory of maladaptive perfectionism, and it’s … [Read more...]