New research has revealed New Zealand lawyers and law students are the unhappiest professionals globally. 

Compared to international lawyers, those in New Zealand revealed higher levels of depression, anxiety, stress and psychological distress.

Law Association Vice President Julie-Anne Kincade KC tells Ryan Bridge lawyers are needed in high stress moments and deal with a lot of pressure.

Kincade questions the small sample size of the survey with just 800 of NZ’s 10,000 included.

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New research has revealed New Zealand lawyers and law students are the unhappiest professionals globally.  
Compared to international lawyers, those in New Zealand revealed higher levels of depression, anxiety, stress and psychological distress. 
Law Association Vice President Julie-Anne Kincade KC tells Ryan Bridge lawyers are needed in high stress moments and deal with a lot of pressure. 
Kincade questions the small sample size of the survey with just 800 of NZ’s 10,000 included. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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