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We are the sole lawyer assistance program in Massachusetts exclusively dedicated to helping with the many personal and professional issues of life in the law. Since 1978, we have been the only confidential counseling and referral resource for Massachusetts law students, lawyers and judges and their families.
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Never Again Will A Lawyer Have To Say There Was Nowhere To Turn . . .
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Stress Reduction/Meditation Group
Drop in and take a relaxing “time-out.”
Wednesdays, 12:00 – 12:45 PM ( not 7/27, 8/3, /8/10)
Click here for more info.
Professional Conduct Group
If you are facing BBO discipline, you’re not alone.
The group meets twice a month and is confidential.
Click here for more info.
Unemployed Lawyers Group
This group (resumption date 10/5/11) meets Wed. mornings
and combines discussion with visiting experts.
Click here for more info.
LCL Peer Recovery Support Groups
The original groups for lawyers & law students seeking recovery,
sobriety. Still thriving, peer-run, anonymous in the 12-step tradition.
Click here for more info.
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RECENT NEWS AND UPDATES |
LCL BLOG posted 4/13/12-- Casting the First Stone
A news article in a local Massachusetts newspaper reported the recent arrest of a lawyer late one night for drunk driving, endangerment of two young children in the back seat, and other charges. I glanced at the comments posted by readers in response to this article, and was dismayed by how contemptuous and cruel they were......
[Click blue title line to read entire blog]
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LCL Blog posted 4/6/12
[Originally published in our recent newsletter:] My Name is Fred. . . and I am an alcoholic.... I volunteered to share my story here in the hopes that others of our honored profession who are similarly afflicted may catch a glimpse of the wonders of LCL and be encouraged to utilize this incredible resource. ...
[Click blue title line and scroll down to read entire blog]
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Addictive Problems Can Emerge During Law School
LCL Board VP Christine Marx, in her capacity as Associate Dean for Student Affairs at BU Law, is calling attention to the fact that law students, like practicing lawyers, can be vulnerable to career-disrupting alcohol and drug problems. To read her blog, click here. To read our blog commenting on hers, click here.
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Inns of Courts Article -- "Taking the Edge Off"
So many lawyers are depressed and/or addicted -- this article from the September/October issue of The Bencher, reviews the extent of the problem and responsibility and potential impact of colleagues and firms to help.
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Our Latest Newsletter
Our Spring 2012 issue - Fred's story
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