Law students who are proactive about their well-being are better equipped to reach their academic potential and enjoy rich and meaningful professional lives. They are more likely to become lawyers who competently and ethically serve their clients, the profession and society.
Take advantage of opportunities to learn, reflect, and engage on every dimension of your life as a lawyer:
EmotionalDevelop our emotions to achieve our goals and inform our decisions. Seek help for our mental health when we need it.
IntellectualLearn always. Pursue creative or intellectually challenging activities that foster our development. Monitor cognitive wellness.
OccupationalCultivate personal satisfaction, growth and enrichment in the workplace. Achieve financial stability.
PhysicalStrive for good activity, diet, nutrition, sleep and recovery. Limit addictive substances. Seek help for your physical health when needed.
SpiritualDevelop a sense of meaningfulness and purpose in all aspects of life.
SocialDevelop connections and sense of belonging with a reliable support network. Contribute to our groups and your community.
Resources
Counseling and Psychological Services
FIU’s Counseling and Psychological Services offers mental health support to those in need. If you find yourself struggling or in a crisis, don’t hesitate to contact them at their 24-hour hotline or schedule an appointment with one of their licensed therapists.
Disability Resource Center
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) is responsible for providing students with disabilities the necessary support to succeed in their education and participate in campus life. All FIU Law students with disabilities can contact the DRC to discuss accommodations.
Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive
The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness
Achievements
FIU Law is a proud recipient of the 2021 Gambrell Professionalism Award, administered by the ABA Standing Committee on Professionalism, which recognizes exemplary and innovative programs that help maintain the highest principles of integrity and dedication to the legal profession and the public.