Wellbeing in the Legal Profession: Findings from the 2025 Victorian Lawyer Census Research Brief

This is a two-page brief on the findings from Wellbeing in the Legal Profession: Findings from the 2025 Victorian Lawyer Census
22 June 2026
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This is a two-page brief on the findings from Wellbeing in the Legal Profession: Findings from the 2025 Victorian Lawyer Census

This report examines the prevalence and distribution of psychological distress and burnout across the sector, and the factors that contribute to poor lawyer wellbeing. It also examines how psychological distress and burnout relate to broader outcomes, including subjective wellbeing / life satisfaction and intention to leave the profession.

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