The Happy Lawyers Project

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day reminds us that even those who advocate for justice deserve compassion and care.

The legal profession often celebrates resilience but true strength lies in knowing when to rest and when to ask for help.

Today we challenge you to have a conversation with a colleague about their mental health. If we talk about our mental health, we can start to break the stigma.

03/10/2025

October is Mental Health Awareness Month. In the legal profession, it's time we speak openly about wellbeing, break stigma, and remind ourselves that lawyers' mental health matters.

Let's work together to create a culture where mental health is prioritised in our profession. Lawyers also deserve space to rest, heal and thrive.

09/09/2025

☀️ Join us for the 10th KZN Mental Health Advocacy Walk & Wellness Fair ☀️

📍Durban Amphitheatre
🗓️ Sunday, 5 October 2025
💚 Entry is free

Happy Lawyers Project will be at the Wellness Fair so come and say hi 👋

Let's step up for our mental health, raise awareness and make wellness a priority 🌟

Register for free by scanning the QR code or at the following link: https://shorturl.at/Sp8T3

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08/10/2024

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we'll be running a series of Mental Health Booster Challenges.

For our first challenge, we'll be stepping for our mental health by counting our steps and our blessings ✨

Do you want to step up for your mental health? Join us by scanning the QR code or pop us a DM 💚

26/08/2024

Join us for KZN's Best Walk 🚶‍♀️🌞

Let's step up for mental health and make it a priority in KZN and across South Africa! Together we can make a difference 💚

06/06/2024

👉 Read the latest edition of our LinkedIn Life in the Legal Workplace newsletter, titled 'Pride, the law, and mental wellbeing': https://buff.ly/4aQfDBq

👉 Suneet Sharma looks at the experiences of LGBTQ+ professionals in the legal sector, exploring how their identities intersect with workplace dynamics, mental health, and societal challenges.

👉 Suneet calls for meaningful, sustained efforts from employers and communities to champion LGBTQ+ rights and inclusivity beyond Pride month.

05/06/2024

Did you know? Men have higher rates of su***de.

Let's use this Men's Mental Health Awareness Month to change that statistic.

Let's open up, check in on each other, and create a supportive community where seeking help is encouraged and stigma-free.

If you or another legal professional you know needs some extra mental health support, please reach out to us!

20/05/2024

From last week’s conversations, it seems there is a need to talk about dealing with board exam stress and potential failure.

will be hosting a lunchtime chat tomorrow with one of their therapists, Reo, for our support group.

We've decided to open it up to anyone else who may want to attend. It's free, and all are welcome.

See you there!

16/05/2024

After board exam results were released, we know that there may be some people who are struggling mentally.

We've put together some useful tops to help you take care of your mental health 💚

To join our mental health support group, send us a DM.

08/05/2024

Whilst we usually have a small group on Wednesday evenings, our WhatsApp Happy Lawyers community has grown to over 300 in just a few months. We absolutely love to see so many practitioners taking their mental health seriously!

Our support group facilitated by is confidential, non-judgmental and is open to all legal professionals.

It's a real joy to be able to support each other with compassion in this safe space 💚

03/05/2024

What message do you need to hear today?

No matter what our situation is right now, remember this: every step, every mistake, every worry, they're all part of our journey.

Embrace where you are. You are progressing and learning from missteps. Your worth isn't tied to today's accomplishments.

Despite the challenges, you're here, facing each day with courage. And even if life veers from your expectations, it's uniquely beautiful and wholly yours. 💙

18/04/2024

Burnout in the legal sector, stemming from high stress, long hours, and intense caseloads, can lead to exhaustion, detachment, and thoughts of leaving the profession.

Read more about how to recognise burnout, what to do if you are struggling, and how to avoid it in the first place.

Burnout in the legal sector, stemming from high stress, long hours, and intense caseloads, can lead to exhaustion, detachment, and thoughts of leaving the profession.