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May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and for attorneys, it's a timely reminder that the practice of law can be as taxing on the mind as it is demanding on the clock. Studies consistently show that lawyers experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, and burnout compared to other professions. Yet the path forward doesn't have to be paved with stress and burnout.
That's why this month, we're spotlighting Lawline's top 10 rated mental health CLE courses: programs built specifically to help legal professionals understand, address, and improve their own well-being. Whether you're a new attorney navigating the pressures of practice or a seasoned lawyer looking to rethink what success means, these courses offer expert guidance, practical tools, and honest conversations about the realities of life in law.
Ready to invest in your well-being? Let's dive in.
Beyond Mindfulness: The Real Psychology for Peak Performance Without Burnout
1 hour 1 minute | Intermediate
You've tried the meditation apps. You've read the mindfulness books. So why does burnout keep creeping back? This course, presented by Doug Brown of Summit Success, goes deeper than surface-level wellness advice, drawing on evidence-based psychology to help attorneys unlock sustainable peak performance, without the inevitable crash. Ideal for those who've done the "basics" and are ready for what actually works.
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Virtual Isolation: Is Hyperconnectivity Helping or Harming the Legal Professional? (Update)
1 hour 4 minutes | Beginner
Attorneys are more connected than ever, and yet many feel profoundly alone. This updated program revisits the paradox of an "always-on" profession, examining how constant digital connectivity can quietly erode mental health, blur professional boundaries, and fuel isolation. This course, presented by Brian S. Quinn of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL), is a must-watch for remote workers and anyone who can't seem to step away from their inbox.
Ethics and Well-Being: Solutions Oriented Discussion
1 hour | Beginner
What does attorney well-being have to do with professional ethics? More than you might think. In this seminar, Paula Zwiren of Zwiren Title Agency Inc. and Doni Glatt bridge the two worlds, exploring how the Model Rules of Professional Responsibility intersect with mental health, while offering practical wellness strategies to help attorneys move from conflict to calm. A grounding course for those who want to honor their ethical duties while also taking care of themselves.
Practicing Under Pressure: Mental Health Challenges and Solutions for the Legal Profession
1 hour 5 minutes | Advanced
Long hours, adversarial dynamics, high stakes: the legal profession isn't exactly designed for mental ease. Presented by Gabriella DiSilvio of Lawline, and David Khan and Charles Saldanha of fpamed, this advanced course takes a clear-eyed look at the anxiety, depression, and stress that are endemic to legal practice, and equips attorneys with concrete, actionable solutions. If you want to stop just surviving and start genuinely thriving in your career, this is the course for you.
Depression: An Occupational Hazard of the Legal Profession (2025 Update)
1 hour 2 minutes | Intermediate
Depression in the legal profession is more common than many attorneys are willing to admit. In this updated 2025 presentation, Laurie J. Besden, Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL), continues her vital work raising awareness around mental health in law. Candid, compassionate, and deeply informative, this course helps attorneys recognize the signs, break the stigma, and find a way forward.
Shackled to Our Screens: How Technology Has Imprisoned the Legal Profession (2025 Update)
1 hour 2 minutes | Intermediate
Our devices were supposed to make us more efficient. Instead, for many attorneys, they've become a source of chronic stress and unavoidable distraction. Presented by Laurie J. Besden of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL), this updated course takes a hard look at how the legal profession's relationship with technology is reshaping mental health, and what attorneys can do to reclaim their time, focus, and peace of mind.
Don't Give Up Five Minutes Before the Miracle (2025 Update)
1 hour 1 minute | Intermediate
In this raw, honest, and ultimately hopeful course, Laurie J. Besden of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) speaks directly to attorneys who are struggling and reminds them that the darkest moments don't have to be the last ones. One of the most emotionally resonant programs in Lawline's catalog.
How to Think Like a Really Good Lawyer: Key Mindset, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills for New Professionals
1 hour 3 minutes | Beginner
Mental health doesn't exist in a vacuum. It's deeply shaped by how we show up in our professional relationships. Designed for newer attorneys, this course, presented by Elon Slutsky of Fulbright Fellow, builds the foundational mindset, communication, and interpersonal skills that law school doesn't always teach. Learning to think and relate like a great lawyer from the start is one of the most powerful investments any new professional can make in their long-term well-being.
Redefining Success: How Lawyers Can Challenge and Change the "Burnout Badge"
1 hour 1 minute | Advanced
For too long, the legal profession has worn exhaustion as a badge of honor. This course, presented by Lenor Marquis-Segal of Hitachi Energy USA Inc., challenges that narrative head-on, inviting attorneys to interrogate the cultural norms that celebrate overwork and to build a more sustainable vision of what success looks like. Thought-provoking, bold, and necessary: this is the conversation the legal profession has been needing to have.
Finding Happiness as a Great Lawyer: Habits, Boundaries, and the Business Behind Well-Being
1 hour 6 minutes | Intermediate
Finishing our list is this standout course that tackles one of the most pressing questions in the profession: can you be a great lawyer and a happy one? The answer is yes, but it requires intention. Drawing from habit science, boundary-setting principles, and practical law firm operations, Jordan Ostroff of Driven Law offers attorneys a clear, repeatable framework for improving their well-being without sacrificing their careers. It's not about working less; it's about building systems that actually work for you.
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These attorney-approved programs provide the kind of practical, honest guidance that can genuinely change how you experience your career. Whether you're dealing with burnout, battling depression, reassessing your relationship with technology, or simply looking to build better habits, there's a course here for you.
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