Sustainable Success: The Ethics of Burnout, Stress, and Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession
1h 1m
Created on March 17, 2017
Intermediate
$99 $0
Overview
This program, presented by Kim Nicol, J.D., outlines the key risks attorneys face that can lead to burnout, substance abuse, and malpractice. Through both cases studies and a review of the pertinent ethical rules, she explains why stress, anxiety, and burnout are so common within the legal profession, why attorneys tend to be disproportionately
Learning Objectives:
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Become aware of problems related to substance abuse and chronic stress within the legal profession
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Identify the patterns that lead to high instances of substance abuse, and create a plan to address them
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Recognize the health risks that disproportionately affect lawyers compared to the general population
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Define and understand the ethical rules related to malpractice due to substance abuse issues
- Understand the characteristics that make you a great lawyer -- and can inadvertently lead to burnout, anxiety, and substance abuse
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