Wellness

Law school is a marathon, not a sprint. Over the course of your time at Emory Law, there will be various stressors and it is important to take care of yourself holistically and not just academically. This is a professional competency that will serve you throughout your career.

The university and law school have excellent resources to support students and we encourage you to take advantage of them. Our office is happy to help students navigate the various resources offered.

Mental Health Resources

• Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
  • CAPS Groups and Workshops
  • CAPS Resources Page
  • Spring 2022 Isolation & Quarantine Support Resources
• Lawyer Depression Project
• Lawyers with Depression
• Let’s Talk Consultations: Law students can schedule on-line to meet with a Let’s Talk consultant from CAPS by using the link below. Fall 2022 consultations will be available each Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and each Friday from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Once scheduled, students will receive a link for a HIPAA-compliant video appointment. When scheduling, students have the option to request phone consultation instead.
  • Schedule a Wednesday consultation.
  • Schedule a Friday consultation.
• TimelyCare Counseling Services
  Students have access to telehealth services via TimelyCare. These services include scheduled counseling and access to a 24/7 TalkNow service.

Wellbeing Support

• Anytime Health Resources from Emory 
  
  Emory provides all students access to telehealth services. These services includes medical, mental health, and general wellness services to support a variety of student needs.
• Accessibility Services
• Student Health
• Emory COVID-19 Updates
• Emory Law Wellness Facebook Page
• Office of Health Promotion
• Emory Recreation & Wellness
• Office of Spiritual and Religious Life
• MacMillian Law Library Wellness Resources
• Georgia Lawyers Living Well Media Page
• For Students in Recovery: The Student in Recovery listserv was developed by the ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs (CoLAP) to provide a confidential email vehicle for law students who want to get, or stay, clean and sober while in law school. This service is confidential. If you wish to be added to the Listserv, interested law students should contact Niki Irish.
• Law School Activities and Programs
  • ABA Law Student Division's Law Mental Health Day – October 10
  • Wellness Wednesdays – throughout Fall/Spring semesters
  • Wellness Week – February
  • Mentorship Programs
    • Various opportunities through student organizations and/or Houses
  • HappyTails Pet Therapy visits to Gambrell – Monthly
  • Participation in Emory’s Conversation Partners program for language/cultural exchange – throughout Fall/Spring semester
  • Motion to Run - Running/Walking Group - throughout fall/spring semesters. This group is led by Professor Koster & the Office of Academic Engagement & Student Success.

The most up-to-date program details will be announced via On the Docket.