Understanding Stress in the Law
This short course offers three concise modules designed to help lawyers and legal professionals manage stress, build resilience, and work more sustainably. Grounded in real-world insight and created by MCG Consulting.
A practical, evidence-informed course for legal professionals who want to perform well without burning out. This short course offers three concise modules designed to help lawyers and legal professionals manage stress, build resilience, and work more sustainably. Grounded in real-world insight and created by MCG Consulting in partnership with Knowledge Nexus, it addresses the unique pressures of the legal profession and provides practical, proven strategies to manage them. You’ll learn: *Why stress is so prevalent in law, and how it affects performance *How to spot and manage patterns like perfectionism and procrastination *What tools and habits support sustainable high performance *How leadership, kindness, and psychological safety impact wellbeing Each module includes expert voiceovers, on-camera insights, downloadable tools, and reflection prompts. Whether you’re early in your career or leading a team, this course will help you strengthen your approach to stress, support those around you, and contribute to a healthier legal culture.
Module 1 video
MCG Stress Curve
Personal Stress Reflection Tool
Module 2 video
Procrastination and Perfectionism Explainer Sheet
The Eisenhower Matrix
Boundary Setting in the Legal Profession
Recovery Habits for Sustainable Performance
Burnout Warning Signs and Support Pathways
Stress Management Strategies Worksheet
Module 3 video
Kindness in Action Prompt Sheet
Reflection Journal Prompts
Psychological Safety Explainer Sheet
Wellbeing Huddle Explainer Sheet