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New Webinar Friday 4 June, 6pm: Managing Your Mental Health As A Future Lawyer

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    Hey all,

    Just a reminder that we are running a free webinar tonight at 6pm!

    We are delighted to be joined by Caitlin McFee, a magic circle associate and founder of Law Life Balance.

    Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IXElR7eMR-qWWAZHZrDapw

    Caitlin will open up about her own story, including the mental health challenges she faced during her training contract. She’ll then discuss:

    - Steps to finding a law firm that prioritises mental health
    - Disclosing mental health concerns in applications and interviews
    - Managing mental health during your training contract
    - Having challenging conversations about mental health with your supervisor

    In the second half of the webinar, you will be able to ask your questions to Caitlin. Premium members will receive a recording of the session via TCLA Premium.

    Law Life Balance is a new platform that aims to help aspiring lawyers and legal professionals find a work-life balance and prioritise their mental health and wellbeing, while achieving long term success in the legal industry.

    Caitlin is also the host of the brand new 'Law Life Balance' podcast, soon launching on all major platforms, in which Caitlin chats with thought leaders in the legal and mental health spaces to increase awareness and drive much-needed change in the legal industry.
     

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