#774 Are lawyers toxic? A mental health report seems to say yes
Plan B20 Maalis 2025

#774 Are lawyers toxic? A mental health report seems to say yes

It's common knowledge that lawyers work in high-pressure environments, but has it come to a breaking point? We sit down with Shafiq Aziz from the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) to talk about toxic work cultures, ever more stringent industry standards, and what may be a mental health crisis in the industry. But it's not all doom and gloom, as Shafiq explains - there are increasing efforts to make a change, but will it be enough?


(01:43) Say hello to Shafiq Aziz from the Singapore Academy of Law!

(04:05) The harsh realities of starting a career in law

(08:33) In-house vs private practice

(11:00) Are Singaporeans increasingly mentally exhausted?

(18:30) Will bosses step up to create healthier work environments?

(24:35) The state of law schools and the legal industry today

(32:00) Why the legal industry’s future looks bright

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