There is concern for the mental wellbeing of students studying law. The relationship between law students and levels of stress is seldom researched, but in 2010 a study conducted at the University of Sydney revealed over 35% of Australian law students experience high levels of ‘psychological distress’ — compared with just 13% of the general population within the same age range. Other reports indicate that after the first semester of study, law students experience stress, anxiety and depression at rates significantly higher than those studying medicine, nursing and engineering.
This is Aryana Mohmood reporting for 4ZZZ, Brisbane Lines.