Mental Health and Legal Education

Author ORCID Identifier

Benjamin Berger: 0000-0001-9907-2247

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

9-2024

Source Publication

Szigeti, Anita et al. Canadian Anthology on Mental Health and the Law. LexisNexis, 2024.

Abstract

The chapter "Mental Health and Legal Education" by Benjamin L. Berger and Lorne Sossin explores the critical intersection of mental health and legal education.

It argues that mental health should be integrated into the law school curriculum, not just as an elective but as a fundamental aspect of learning across all legal domains.

The authors highlight the need for law students to understand the implications of mental health on legal rights and obligations, emphasizing the importance of trauma-informed lawyering and the broader context of mental health in legal education.

The chapter also addresses the mental health challenges faced by law students and legal professionals, advocating for a transformation in legal education to better support mental well-being.

The authors call for a shift in how mental health is perceived and taught in law schools, suggesting that this change is essential for creating a more just and sensitive legal system.

For those interested in a deeper exploration of these themes, readers are encouraged to reach out to the authors for the full chapter.

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