The Legal Pause

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Welcome to The Legal Pause. A monthly podcast from The Solicitors’ Charity offering a moment to pause, reflect, and explore the key issues impacting wellbeing and life in the legal profession. 

Episodes

  1. JAN 23

    Episode 4: Wellbeing, Bespoke Support, and The Reality of Coping in a Competitive Culture

    In the fourth episode of The Legal Pause, Nick Gallagher, CEO of The Solicitors’ Charity, is joined by Eugene Farrell, Trustee of The Solicitors’ Charity, to explore the pressures of life in law and why so many solicitors find it difficult to speak up when things feel hard.  Together, they discuss how stress can build quietly over time, the impact that pressure can have on confidence and wellbeing, and why early support matters. Eugene also shares why creating space for honest conversation is an important step towards a healthier, more sustainable profession. 🎧 Listen now: https://thesolicitorscharity.org/the-legal-pause/

    23 min

  2. JAN 7

    Episode 3: Understanding impact and building a sustainable future

    In the third episode of The Legal Pause, Nick Gallagher, CEO of The Solicitors’ Charity, is joined by Anita McCallum, Director of Impact and Development, to discuss how the charity supports solicitors through life’s challenges and why building a sustainable future for that support matters.  They explore rising demand for help, how impact is measured sensitively, and the role of unclaimed client balances and Firm Friends in ensuring solicitors never face hardship alone.  🎧 Listen now: https://thesolicitorscharity.org/the-legal-pause/

    25 min

  3. 11/24/2025

    Episode 2: Wealthbrite – Financial Wellbeing for a Healthier Profession

    In the second episode of The Legal Pause, Nick Gallagher, CEO of The Solicitors’ Charity, is joined by Carla Hoppe, founder of Wealthbrite, to unpack one of the profession’s growing challenges: financial wellbeing.  Together, they explore why so many solicitors struggle with money worries early in their careers, how financial stress links directly to mental health, and why prevention through education is essential for a resilient profession.  They also discuss the partnership between The Solicitors’ Charity and Wealthbrite – and how funded access to financial skills training is helping junior solicitors build confidence, stability and long-term financial health.  🎧 Listen now: thesolicitorscharity.org/the-legal-pause

    33 min

  4. 10/20/2025

    Episode 1: LawCare – Supporting Wellbeing in the Legal Profession

    In the first episode of The Legal Pause, Nick Gallagher, CEO of The Solicitors’ Charity, is joined by Elizabeth Rimmer, CEO of LawCare, to explore the wellbeing challenges facing today’s legal professionals.  Together, they discuss how Life in the Law research helped shape practical support – from therapy and emotional guidance to career coaching through Renovo – and why collaboration is key to creating a healthier, more sustainable profession. Hear from the ACO Award-winning partners working side by side to support solicitors in times of need. 🎧 Listen now: thesolicitorscharity.org/the-legal-pause

    34 min

  5. 10/15/2025

    Introduction & Welcome

    Take a moment to pause and hear real conversations about wellbeing, challenges, and change in the solicitors' profession. Each month, guests from across the sector and The Solicitors' Charity share insights to help you thrive in law.

    1 min
  • 5 Episodes

About

Welcome to The Legal Pause. A monthly podcast from The Solicitors’ Charity offering a moment to pause, reflect, and explore the key issues impacting wellbeing and life in the legal profession. 

Information

  • Creator
    The Solicitors’ Charity
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Legal Pause