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Overview
Early‑career lawyers face intense pressure, and developing resilience is essential for long‑term wellbeing and effectiveness. This course introduces the science behind resilience and gives you tools to understand your stress responses, challenge unhelpful thinking and build healthier patterns of coping.
With real examples, guided discussion and evidence‑based techniques, you’ll leave with a personalised resilience plan and greater confidence in managing the demands of legal practice.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Psychological Survival Skills for Lawyers course at BPP University you will be able to:
- Understand what resilience is (and what it is not) and identify common workplace stressors
- Recognise the internal and external resources that support or hinder resilience
- Analyse physiological, cognitive, emotional and behavioural responses to pressure
- Apply introductory CBT/REBT techniques to examine thoughts, responses and coping strategies
- Challenge unhelpful cognitions and manage difficult emotions more effectively
- Reframe stressors as challenges and recognise avoidance patterns
- Normalise experiences of workplace stress through shared discussion and examples
- Create your own practical resilience plan based on evidence‑based principles
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Definitions of resilience & stressors
- Internal & external resilience resources
- Psychosocial factors influencing resilience
- CBT/REBT models
- Physiological, cognitive, emotional & behavioural responses
- Challenging thoughts & managing emotions
- Avoidance behaviours & reframing stress
- Developing a personal resilience plan
- Practical examples & group discussion
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Psychology Legal Studies View 77 other Short Courses in Legal Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Who is the course for?
- This course is designed for trainee solicitors and practitioners with up to three years’ PQE who want to build a strong foundation in resilience and wellbeing.
- It is ideal for those looking to develop practical, sustainable skills for managing stressors in the workplace and strengthening their resilience over time.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents738 GBP / full≈ 738 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents738 GBP / full≈ 738 GBP / full
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