- Articles for law students
The Reality of Law School: The Greatest Experience You Will Never Want to Relive
By Paige, 2019 Valparaiso Law School Graduate"Drowned in a Stream of Prescriptions"
By Alan Schwarz, The New York Times, February 2, 2013Substance Use and Abuse is a Problem Among Law Students
CoLAP Highlights Winter 2012 Issue - 2020 Indiana Lawyer Series
"Oleksy: Silence isn’t golden – the power of feedback"
by Loretta Oleksy"JLAP: Frankly speaking — The art of the howdy call"
by Eric Wood - 2019 Indiana Lawyer Series
"Wood: Papers chased - law students' plight and how JLAP can help"
by Eric Wood"Wood: A Day in the Life, or, how JLAP can help, 8 days a week"
by Eric Wood"JLAP: Help available for legal professionals dealing with grief, loss"
by Ashley Hart"JLAP Lawyer wellness push extends beyond law firms"
by Honorable Tim A. Baker - 2018 Indiana Lawyer Series
"JLAP: Volunteers are empathetic, always willing to listen"
R. William Jonas Jr."JLAP: Learning to lead with love in interventions"
by Eric Wood"JLAP: For the love of therapy dogs"
by Tonya Bond"JLAP: What are law firms doing to address well-being issues?"
by Honorable Tim A. Baker - 2017 Indiana Lawyer Series
"Van der Cruysse: What do Indiana law schools do for students in need?"
by Inge Van der Cruysse"The Retirement Conundrum"
by J. Mark Robinson"Post Holiday Blues: Yes, it really is 'a thing'"
by Terry Harrell and Loretta Oleksy"What does treatment look like for lawyers, judges in need?"
by Honorable Tim A. Baker - Other articles
"Indiana JLAP responds to recent research on lawyer well-being"
by Loretta A. Oleksy"JLAP is here to help!"
by Carol M. Adinamis"JLAP: Saving Lives and Careers"
by Honorable Tim A. Baker"I Love You Won't You Tell Me My Name"
by Patricia L. McKinnon"Client Perspective"
Thoughts from a JLAP client"Viewpoint: I hope you read this."
Thoughts from a JLAP client"JLAP: One person's story of alcohol addiction, recovery"
Thoughts from a JLAP client
Because of the sensitive nature of mental health and substance use issues, law students, attorneys, or judges who need help—or want to assist someone else who might need help—are often reluctant to seek assistance. Recognizing this concern, and in order to foster early and confidential contact, the Indiana Supreme Court authorized the creation of JLAP with the passage of Rule 31 of the Indiana Rules on Admission to the Bar and Discipline of Attorneys.