The Legal Pause

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.

The Legal Pause is a business podcast hosted by The Solicitors’ Charity, with 9 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Solicitors’ Charity hosts The Legal Pause, a business show with 9 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Episode 8: Breaking Barriers, Opening Doors, and Supporting Wellbeing in Law

  Aug 11, 202640 min

  In Episode 8 of The Legal Pause, Nick Gallagher, CEO of The Solicitors’ Charity, is joined by Dr I. Stephanie Boyce CBE, Chair of The Solicitors’ Charity and former President of the Law Society of England and Wales, to explore resilience, leadership, inclusion and wellbeing across the legal profession. Stephanie reflects on the barriers she faced entering and progressing through law, the persistence that saw her elected Law Society President on her fourth attempt, and why helping people gain access to the profession must be matched by helping them remain, thrive and feel supported within it. The conversation also explores the role of The Solicitors’ Charity, the pressures affecting solicitors today and Stephanie’s belief that “a problem shared is a problem halved.”

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  Episode #7

  Episode 7: When “Just Keep Going” Stops Working in Law

  Jun 3, 202637 minS0

  <p>In Episode 8 of The Legal Pause, Nick Gallagher, CEO of The Solicitors’ Charity, is joined by Richard Martin, CEO of the Mindful Business Charter, to explore burnout, pressure, and the realities of “always on” culture within the legal profession. </p> <p>Together, they discuss recognising early warning signs, the impact working practices can have on wellbeing, and why healthier and more sustainable ways of doing business matter across legal life. The conversation also explores recovery, openness, and the role both individuals and organisations can play in creating supportive professional environments. </p>

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  Episode #6

  Episode 6: Pressure, Openness, and the Challenge of Asking for Help in Law

  Apr 23, 202635 minS0

  <p>In Episode 6 of The Legal Pause, Nick Gallagher, CEO of The Solicitors’ Charity, is joined by Mark Evans, President of The Law Society of England and Wales, to explore the pressures shaping today’s legal profession. </p> <p>They discuss the rise of an “always on” culture, driven by client expectations and technology, and the impact this is having on solicitors’ working lives. The episode also examines why, despite growing awareness of wellbeing, many in the profession still find it difficult to ask for help. </p> <p>It’s a candid conversation about leadership, openness, and the attitudinal shift needed to create a...

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  Episode #5

  Episode 5: Leaning into individuality and improving diversity in the law

  Mar 10, 202636 minS0

  <p>In Episode 5 of The Legal Pause, Nick Gallagher, CEO of The Solicitors’ Charity, is joined by Patrick McCann, Chief Executive of the City of London Law Society and Co-Founder of City Century, to discuss diversity, individuality, and the realities of sustaining a career in the legal profession. </p> <p>They explore the pressures many solicitors face behind the scenes, the importance of recognising early signs of mental health episodes, and how initiatives like City Century are helping widen access to legal careers through apprenticeships. </p> <p>🎧 Listen now: https://thesolicitorscharity.org/the-legal-pause/</p>

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  Episode #4

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

  Jan 23, 202623 minS0

  <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>🎧 Listen now: https://thesolic...

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