In part two of a series looking at mental health in the legal industry, interviews with chief legal officers and general counsel reveal a side of the in-house practice that is rarely acknowledged. Across the board, in-house lawyers in senior management reported an average level of mental health that was markedly lower than partners surveyed in private practice.
When asked what would improve senior lawyers’ mental health, one answer was “more resource”; the other was “more time”. Upon resignation, mental health became markedly improved!
