Resources
Continuing to be Well Within the Law
Don’t miss out — book now for the Law Society Skillnet Wellbeing Summit on 7 October!
Speakers will explore challenges faced by smaller firms such as professional isolation and regulatory compliance, and offer practical strategies to manage stress and demanding clients.
You can also learn more about some new services—a brand new online Trauma-Informed Practice course, a Well Within the Law Affiliate Programme and a series of leadership events around the country.
Upcoming events and training
Can't travel to Dublin? Never fear! The Law Society is offering the following opportunities to engage with the team behind the recent Well Within the Law festival, supporting your wellbeing in practice.
Well Within the Law Leadership Days
Law Society Psychological Services is launching a new series of Well Within the Law Leadership events to support professional wellbeing, enhance collective leadership, and drive cultural renewal across the profession.
Well Within the Law: Women in Law
14 October | Cashel Palace Hotel, Tipperary
For women at all career stages – rising leaders as well as established leaders - to spend a day together discussing opportunities as well as shared challenges and how to maintain high performing work without impacting personal wellbeing.
Well Within the Law: Small and Rural Practices
11 November | Cashel Palace Hotel,Tipperary
For solicitors working in smaller or rural firms who want to strengthen peer networks, examine resource opportunities, evolving client needs and innovative business development.
Wellbeing Summit
7 October | 2.30pm – 5pm | Online | 2.5 CPD
The annual Law Society Skillnet Wellbeing Summit focuses on the emotional demands of working in smaller firms. The complimentary event will explore the distinct challenges faced by smaller firms such as professional isolation, managing client expectations and regulatory compliance and offer practical strategies to manage stress. 2.5 CPD hours are available.
Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice
20 October | Online | 15 CPD
Beginning on 20 October, this specialised micro-credential course explores what trauma is, and shaped by cultural, gendered, and systemic factors. It features international as well as local expert voices, equipping professionals to respond with resilience and care.
If you believe the course would benefit you or your organisation but lack funding to cover the full fee, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. For more information or to discuss eligibility, please contact the course leader, Ruth O'Sullivan at r.osullivan@lawsociety.ie.
New! Well Within the Law Affiliate Programme
A new initiative is launching to create a network of active culture influencers and professional wellbeing advocates across the legal profession.
Affiliates will:
- gain recognition as Culture Influencers,
- receive access to exclusive Well Within the Law events, and
- join a movement driving meaningful cultural change across the profession.
Are you committed to shaping a healthy culture in the legal workplace? We welcome expressions of interest from across the legal profession, including solicitors, trainees, and legal support staff.
Festival highlights
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us on 3 September for the largest ever Well Within the Law Festival. The evening, now an annual staple in the legal calendar, was a joyful celebration of ideas, blending expert voices from the legal profession with the creativity of writing and art. Despite changes to the planned outline, the festival was highly engaging – with a comedy set making a last minute but hugely popular addition. Together, we explored the importance of lawyers’ wellbeing in this time of absurd global change.
If you attended the festival, we welcome your feedback in this short two-minute survey.
Contact us
For further information on Well Within the Law or other wellbeing supports please visit the Law Society website or contact Law Society Psychological Services team on ps@lawsociety.ie.