Law Society of BC spotlights trauma exposure as a workplace-design issue
The Law Society of British Columbia warns that lawyers in criminal, family, immigration and civil-rights advocacy can face repeated exposure to traumatic client experiences, contributing to PTSD or secondary traumatic stress.
BY WELLBEING DESK · JUNE 10, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
The Law Society of British Columbia warns that lawyers in criminal, family, immigration and civil-rights advocacy can face repeated exposure to traumatic client experiences, contributing to PTSD or secondary traumatic stress. The guidance says trauma-informed workplaces should normalize mental health conversations, keep support accessible and embed trauma-informed practices into organizational culture. This shifts trauma from individual coping to practice management, caseload design and leadership responsibility.