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The Wellness & Mental Health Committee will help the Law Student Division ensure that law students have access to effective mental health & wellness resources; advocate for the psychological welfare of the student body; and create a supportive & welcoming environment for constructive discourse. Committee members may also aid in the creation and implementation of mental health programs, initiatives, resolutions, and content

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist the Chair with developing wellness and mental health programs for law students, such as workshops, seminars, support groups, or similar held during the Midyear and/or Annual Meetings.
  • Assist the Chair with planning campaigns to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma, and promote the importance of seeking help among law students.
  • Help curate and disseminate a comprehensive list of mental health resources, including counseling services, hotlines, and online tools, tailored to the needs of law students.
  • Organize and coordinate wellness events to engage and support law students.
  • Promote the use of ABA’s on-demand well-being programs and resources, ensuring law students are aware of available support.
  • Optional: Create content for the Student Lawyer related to wellness and mental health.

Time commitment: 10 hours monthly.

Term: Committees serve a one-year term beginning at the conclusion of Annual Meeting through adjournment of the following Annual Meeting.

Eligibility

To hold a Committee position, students must be:

  • A law student attending an ABA-approved law school;
  • Premium Law Student Division member* during the bar year you will serve;
  • A law student in good standing at law school (not on academic probation or suspension) during the academic year;
  • A law student who has not received his/her first degree in law; and
  • A law student attending law school during the academic year subsequent to June 1, 2024
  • A law student who is in compliance with the submission deadlines and requirements.