5. Wellness, Mental Health and Addiction
(Action item 5C is Mandatory. Elect a minimum of 2 additional actions from this section.)
Elected
| Worksheet | Action | Completion Date |
|---|---|---|
| 5A | Discuss various career paths such as large firm, small firm, government and non-profit practice and non-traditional legal positions and identify resources for exploring options. | |
| 5B | Discuss long term and short term career goals and identify ways to achieve them. | |
| 5C | Discuss strategies for finding a balance between career and personal life, keeping daily stress in perspective, reconciling job expectations with actual experience and maximizing career satisfaction. | |
| 5D | Discuss prominence of substance abuse and mental health issues in the legal profession, review warning signs of substance abuse or mental health problems; what to do if the mentee, a colleague or a superior is faced with a substance abuse or mental health problem; and the resources for assistance. | |
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| Alternative Action |
Yes
The undersigned mentor and new lawyer agree upon the Mentoring Plan of activities and experiences elected above. We pledge that we will devote the time and effort necessary to carry out this Mentoring Plan.
New Lawyer Signature: Date:
Mentor Lawyer Signature: Date: