Law students are prone to substance abuse.
Although law school can be stressful, don’t let alcohol or drugs become your crutch. It is well-documented that substance abuse is a common problem among lawyers. A 2016 Study on Lawyer Impairment (SLI), which surveyed almost 15,000 judges and lawyers in nineteen states, found that: 33% of respondents had a drinking problem, compared to 6% ...