Journal article
Supporting Law Student Wellbeing: Integrating Trauma-Informed Practices in Legal Education
University of New South Wales Law Journal, Vol.47(3), pp.785-811
2024
Abstract
Sensitive course content pervades all courses in a law degree and is one of many diverse and complex factors impacting law student wellbeing. This article defines sensitive course content and examines its effects through the lens of trauma, particularly vicarious and collective trauma. It explores two examples from Australian universities where trauma-informed practices were integrated into the legal curriculum. Incorporating trauma-informed practices offers numerous benefits: it supports the mental wellbeing of law students, enhances their employability and destigmatises conversations around this critical issue. However, implementing these practices in legal education faces challenges, such as the diversity of legal practices, institutional constraints and law school culture. Legal education providers must lead the way in mitigating the impacts of sensitive course content by integrating trauma-informed practices and conducting further research to support law student wellbeing.
Details
- Title
- Supporting Law Student Wellbeing: Integrating Trauma-Informed Practices in Legal Education
- Authors
- Aesha Ziad (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Law and SocietyKelley Burton (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Law and Society
- Publication details
- University of New South Wales Law Journal, Vol.47(3), pp.785-811
- Publisher
- University of New South Wales, Faculty of Law
- Date published
- 2024
- Organisation Unit
- School of Law and Society; Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991067197202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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