Do you feel that being a lawyer comes with an unwritten rule that you have to always be strong? That you need to be perfect? That you always have to keep it together?
A lot of lawyers feel that way, but it can lead us down some dark roads if we let it go unchecked.
In a talk to the CLLA, Doron Gold debunks these fallacies and outlines "how to be a lawyer and a human being too" while sharing his own personal journey in and out of law. He also introduces the Member's Assistance Program for lawyers, which is there to support and help us when we need it.
Please note that there are resources across the country to help you if you are struggling. Here are some of those resources:
Do you struggle with the pressures of being a lawyer? Do you think you always have to appear stronger than everyone else? Feel free to contact me and share your opinion or knowledge.
At CPDonline we serve your learning needs. Is there a topic you would like to learn more about? Please contact me and if we have your topic in our library, I will send you a direct link. If not, we’ll add it to our training wishlist.
*see individual programs and jurisidictional allowances for accredited hours/requirements for Canadian law societies.