Mental Health and Law School

The American Bar Association marks October 10 as Law Student Mental Health Day to correspond with World Mental Health Day recognized by the World Health Organization.  

To say law school is stressful is an understatement. October 10 is a day law schools and legal employers promote and educate about programs and events available to students facing stress, anxiety, mental health, and substance abuse issues, and to break any associated stigma.   

To help address the needs of the RWU Law community, the law school has a Student Wellness page. This page contains information on accessing counseling services on campus, how to contact the Dean of Students Office, fitness and recreational services on campus, RWU Counseling Center information, and more!   

One resource highlighted on the Student Wellness page is the Law Library’s Stress Management, Mindfulness and Wellness LawGuide, which helps you find ways to manage the stress of law school in serious (and not-so-serious) ways. The guide includes information on wellness and the law generally, the various reflective spaces at RWU, and ways to bring some fun into your life while in law school.

Events will also take place in the law school. The First Generation Law Student Association will present "Confessions of a Recovering 1L" on Monday, October 5 from 1:00 – 2:00pm in Room 286. You can also stop by the tabling event “Lawyers Helping Lawyers” on October 7 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM.  

The message from these resources, and all of us, is that you are not alone. Many resources (including people!) are ready to support you and your mental wellness as you navigate the stressful years of law school and beyond.    

When in doubt, stop by the library or contact the library using Ask the Librarian. We are here to answer your questions or to help point you in the right direction.