Promoting Law Student and Lawyer Well-Being in Australia and Beyond |
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| Author:
| Duffy, James
Field, Rachael
James, Colin |
| Series title: | Emerging Legal Education Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4724-4530-8 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2016 |
| Publisher: | Ashgate Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $149.95 |
Book Description:
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This book explores the significant role that legal education can play in the promotion of mental health and well-being in law students, and consequently in the profession. The volume considers the ways in which the problems of psychological distress amongst law students are connected to the way law and legal culture are taught, and articulates curricula and extra-curricula strategies for promoting wellbeing for law students. The chapters are contributed by leading legal academics,...
More DescriptionThis book explores the significant role that legal education can play in the promotion of mental health and well-being in law students, and consequently in the profession. The volume considers the ways in which the problems of psychological distress amongst law students are connected to the way law and legal culture are taught, and articulates curricula and extra-curricula strategies for promoting wellbeing for law students. The chapters are contributed by leading legal academics, legal practitioners and psychologists.