Health & Wellness in Law School

Physical, mental and financial health are essential for law students because the demands of legal education—long study hours, competitive environments, and high stress—require both resilience and stability.

Taking time to care for your wellness is just as important as hours put into studying, clinics, journals, and class. After all, caring for yourself as a human as well as a law student empowers you to thrive academically and personally, advocate effectively for yourself and others, and build a sustainable career in the legal field.

Maintaining good physical health supports focus, stamina, and emotional well-being, which are crucial for managing the rigorous workload and pressure of law school. Nurturing mental health allows law students (especially those in the LGBTQ community) to manage stress, build confidence, and sustain the emotional strength needed to navigate both the challenges of law school and future careers. Financial health empowers you to address significant tuition costs, living expenses, and limited time for paid work. For LGBTQ+ law students, these factors can be even more pressing due to additional stress from discrimination, family estrangement, or the lack of inclusive financial and health resources. The links below are designed to fill this gap and put you on the path to wellness.