9 papers in the library · 5 citations · publishing 2023-2026
Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks July 18, 2026 Clark Freshman
This chapter offers research-based methods for integrating Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) into law school curricula and professional development. Meta-analyses and other empirical studies demonstrate that MSC enhances resilience, reduces depression and anxiety, mitigates burnout, fosters interpersonal connection, and supports peak performance. MSC complements widely practiced mindfulness...
Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks July 18, 2026 Austin Charles
This chapter provides a practical guide for establishing and maintaining mindfulness programs in law schools, drawing from the author's experience founding the national Mindfulness in Law Society Student Division. The chapter examines various implementation approaches including presentations, guided practice sessions, multi-week training programs, student-led groups, and retreats. Key...
Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks July 18, 2026 Brian A. Pappas
Being an academic leader can be a lonely endeavor. Often people treat you differently, closely evaluate your communication and reactions, and thus it can be hard to establish and maintain relationships. Through a mindful approach to the role, it is possible for academic leaders to navigate multiple inherent tensions to find greater peace, support others to be more present, and craft an...
Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks July 18, 2026 Scott L. Rogers, Amishi P. Jha
This chapter explores the role of mindfulness in enhancing resilience, attention, and well-being among law students, drawing on the latest findings in cognitive neuroscience. Legal education places intense cognitive and emotional demands on students, often resulting in stress, anxiety, and cognitive decline. The authors present empirical evidence demonstrating how mindfulness...
Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks July 18, 2026 Scott L. Rogers
This chapter presents a practical framework for training law school personnel to lead short, guided mindfulness sessions, offering a scalable and sustainable model for enhancing student well-being. Drawing on over 15 years of experience leading the Mindfulness in Law Program at the University of Miami School of Law, the author outlines a six-session practicum that equips novices—faculty,...
Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks July 18, 2026 Chad Noreuil
This chapter addresses how a professor can incorporate mindfulness into bar exam preparation. The high-stakes nature of the bar exam can be highly stressful, potentially hindering performance. My bar exam course (and this chapter) provides students with a template for a holistic approach to bar exam studying. This template is rooted in the Zen principles of focus, discipline, awareness,...
Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks July 18, 2026 Shailini J. George
This chapter explores the integration of mindfulness into legal education as a foundational element of professional identity formation. It argues that mindfulness enhances law students’ ability to manage stress, reflect on personal and professional values, and develop emotional intelligence—skills essential for ethical and effective lawyering. Drawing on ABA Standard 303(b)(3), which mandates...
Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks January 20, 2026 Muireann Quigley, Matt Hayler
In this chapter, we consider the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, such as psilocybin and midomafetamine (MDMA), as a novel response to deepening mental health crises. In particular, we examine this in the context of restrictive drug control systems across Europe (including the United Kingdom). Whilst promising results from several clinical studies have fed into and helped to perpetuate a...
Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks October 3, 2023 Elizabeth Allison 5 citations
This chapter explores how the use of contemplative practices in the environmental politics classroom - an approach known as contemplative pedagogy or contemplative environmental studies - can help address burnout and cultivate resilience. Contemplative practices can reduce both the physiological and subjective experience of stress that can accompany the challenges of climate change,...