CPD 421.2 – Mental Health, Well-Being, and Issues Facing Law Students/Young Lawyers

Recorded: 2025-05-13
Qualifies for 1.0 CPD Hour.

Join us for a conversation about law student mental health and well-being, featuring insights from the College of Law’s wellness initiatives. This session will explore common challenges students face, how supports are provided, and why building a culture of well-being in legal education matters for the future of the profession. Judy, the College’s Well-being Coordinator, will also infuse strategies and supports for mental health and well-being in general that can support personal and workplace well-being.

Presenter: Dr. Judy Jaunzems-Fernuk

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In partnership with CLIA and the Law Society of Manitoba, the Law Society of Saskatchewan is hosting CLIA Well-Being in the Legal Profession Week, May 12 to 15.

Building on the theme of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week of Unmasking Mental Health and the results of the National Study on the Health and Wellness Determinants of Legal Professionals in Canada, CLIA will be sharing blog posts and free daily webinars available to members in CLIA jurisdictions.

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