Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program
To be a good lawyer, one must be a healthy lawyer. However, too many lawyers experience chronic stress and the profession struggles with higher than average rates of depression, problem alcohol use, and suicide.
The Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program's goal is to support Michigan legal professionals to optimize their general wellness and/or to facilitate involvement in our monitoring program. LJAP serves attorneys who are in good standing, suspended, disbarred, and candidates for reinstatement as well as law students, bar applicants, judges, family members, colleagues, and others.
All services offered by LJAP are confidential as regulated by HIPAA. Services include:
Here to help
Contact us at contactljap@michbar.org, (800) 996-5522, or using this online form.
VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP
New virtual support group for attorneys starting soon! The State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program is offering a free, confidential virtual support group for attorneys to help each other work through stress, improve their overall well-being to maximize professional competency, and connect with their peers. Our next sessions begin January 8, 2025, and continues through February 6, 2025. Contact us to sign up and learn more here.
VIRTUAL WELLNESS EVENT
Jordana Confino returned for her second wellness session with the State Bar of Michigan. "The Paradox of Perfectionism: How to Shift Your Mindset for Greater Satisfaction and Success" was hosted on October 25. The session focused on how perfectionism, often seen as a strength, may actually hinder professional and personal growth.
WELL-BEING IN THE LAW
The Michigan Supreme Court created the Commission on Well-Being in the Law September 20, 2023, in response to a task force report calling for a series of reforms. The Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program is a partner in this effort. Learn more about the ongoing work to improve lawyer wellbeing here.