Osaka bar group offering mental health support for lawyers
The Osaka Bar Association holds a rally in September. The association has been supporting member lawyers dealing with physical and mental health issues, many of which arise from the heavy workloads and unique. . .
The Osaka Bar Association holds a rally in September. The association has been supporting member lawyers dealing with physical and mental health issues, many of which arise from the heavy workloads and unique pressures of the legal profession. |JIJIJIJIJul 20, 2026Osaka –The Osaka Bar Association has for years been working to support member lawyers experiencing physical and mental health problems, many of them stemming from heavy workloads and pressures unique to the legal profession. The association introduced a consultation service for its members even before the Japan Federation of Bar Associations launched similar efforts. It has also strengthened measures to mitigate burdens on lawyers who report health concerns, by establishing its own support systems. These include assistance from appointed lawyers to help improve work practices and arrangements to secure substitutes who can take over ongoing cases when necessary. “There are causes of mental health crises that are specific to lawyers,” said Yusuke Shimazu, a lawyer who served as vice president of the Osaka Bar Association in fiscal 2022 and is familiar with the issue. In a time of both misinformation and too much information,quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right. SUBSCRIBE NOW