Law Student Well-Being: Advocating for Student Mental Health

There are still significant issues surrounding law student mental health, and the pandemic added even more layers to these wellness concerns. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway welcome David Jaffe and Janet Stearns to discuss their research and advocacy for law student well-being. They talk listeners through the latest statistics, emphasize the importance of continuing to destigmatize mental health struggles, and offer many strategies for advocating for wellness throughout the entire legal profession.
David B. Jaffe is the Associate Dean of Student Affair at American University Washington College of Law.
Janet Stearns is Dean of Students and Lecturer in Law at the University of Miami Law School.