Lawyer Assistance Program Offerings

Retool: Law Office Management Support Program

This program supports California solo and small firm attorneys by providing practical, implementation-ready guidance on firm management.

Retool is a practical, supportive webinar series designed especially for solo and small firm attorneys in California and addresses important aspects of opening and running a law firm, emphasizing effective law office management and clear client communications. Each session features speakers from diverse practice backgrounds and includes practical tips, sample templates, and implementation-ready guidance. Sessions offer MCLE credit.

Session recordings will be made available to all registrants within 48 hours of each session. Registrants require a Zoom account to register for and attend program sessions. Due to Zoom license limitations, live sessions are limited to 1,000 attendees, but all registrants may view session recordings and materials.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring modifications or accommodations to observe and participate in this webinar should contact LAP at lap@calbar.ca.gov. Please provide notification at least 72 hours prior to the webinar to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for reasonable accommodations.

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Wellness programming

The Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP) hosts free, virtual presentations focused on wellness strategies for law students, bar applicants, and legal professionals.

Virtual sits

Led by the Mindfulness in Law Society (MILS), these guided meditations, happening Mondays and Wednesdays, are open to anyone in the legal profession. No experience necessary.

Bar exam retakers support group

This support group is by invitation only, and is being offered to individuals retaking the California general bar exam. Eligible individuals will receive an email invitation to join and register for sessions. The support group will explore strategies for mental health, well-being, and effective study skills, creating a community of support and resources to help you succeed. For questions about attending this support group, please contact LAP@calbar.ca.gov.

MCLE Toolkit on Wellness in Law

This toolkit explains the importance of attorney well-being as an integral aspect of fulfilling the Duty of Competence, RPC 1.1. This toolkit is designed as a one-hour wellness competency MCLE that can be taught to your association, organization, law firm, or government agency online or in person. It includes a script, a PowerPoint presentation, interactive polling questions, and course handouts. Developed by the State Bar of California’s Lawyer Assistance Program, the materials are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice.

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For more information, please complete the LAP/OPC Support Intake Form, give us a call (877-LAP-4HELP or 877-527-4435), or send an email to LAP@calbar.ca.gov. Contacting us is confidential.