Law students say they avoid therapy because they worry it could affect their job prospects

By Shira Feder

February 25, 2020

Law students say they avoid therapy because they worry it could affect their job prospects

2.25.2020

By Shira Feder

Insider mentioned the New York State Bar Association’s report on attorney mental health calling for the removal of Question 34.

A high proportion of law students say they do not seek mental health treatment out of fear that it will scupper their career prospects, sparking a debate about how best to support the millions of young people entering the profession every year.

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