Well-Being Among Legal Professionals

As there is not currently a standard measure of well-being, questions focused on the most common indicators of health, positive relationships, and access to behavioral health resources. The survey measured well-being through self-reported responses to questions that asked about the following: stress of law practice; work satisfaction ratings; relationships with clients, colleagues, and family; depression; alcohol and cigarette use; and exercise. Participants were asked about their perception of access to resources to handle stress, substance abuse, and mental health problems. When appropriate, participants were asked to rate experiences pre-pandemic and during the pandemic or the present time period (February 2021).