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title: Why it's important to protect the mental wellbeing of aspiring young lawyers
description: Studies show that younger solicitors & barristers experience poor mental health & lower overall wellbeing - we look at the importance of wellbeing strategies.
---

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# [Why it's important to protect the mental wellbeing of aspiring young lawyers](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/why-its-important-to-protect-the-mental-wellbeing-of-aspiring-young-lawyers)

 Written by [Andrea Coates](https://www.ukim-oh.com/news/latest-news/author/andrea-coates) | May 29, 2024 2:25:00 PM

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