The City of London Law Society (CLLS), the City of London Solicitors’ Company (CLSC) and LawCare today announced a three-year strategic partnership combining sustained funding with sector-wide engagement to support those working across the legal profession.

The CLLS will contribute £10,000 a year from 2026 to 2028, with the CLSC committing £5,000 a year over the same period. Together, this represents a combined investment of £45,000 into LawCare’s work, supporting individuals across the legal sector and strengthening the evidence base around working practices and pressures in the profession.

At the core of the partnership is a joint commitment to LawCare’s 25 Club, which brings together organisations committed to supporting mental health, improving working practices and ensuring that those working in law are able to access support when needed. The partnership also establishes a programme of practical engagement across the City legal community. This will include joint events, the integration of LawCare into senior forums, and the development of co-badged insights reflecting the lived experience of those working in the profession. 

Elizabeth Rimmer

Elizabeth Rimmer: 'Through this partnership, we can increase our impact'

LawCare’s Life in the Law 2025 research shows that nearly 60% of legal professionals report poor mental wellbeing, almost 79% regularly work beyond contracted hours, and more than half could see themselves leaving their workplace within five years. These findings point to persistent structural pressures within the profession, LawCare said. 

CLLS chief executive Patrick McCann said: 'This partnership reflects a clear responsibility to engage with the realities of working in law, not just at a headline level but in a way that is sustained and practical. LawCare provides both direct support to individuals and a clearer understanding of the pressures that sit within the profession. By committing to a multi-year partnership, and working alongside the CLSC, we are supporting that work in a way that is consistent, visible and grounded in evidence.'

Peter King, chair of the charity committee of the CLSC, said: 'As we talk to our members, who are solicitors working in the City at all levels in larger and smaller firms as well as in-house in banks and other organisations, we are acutely aware of the pressures under which they work. Our charity, which receives donations from our membership, aims to support other charities which work in areas relevant to the law and the City of London. For these reasons we are delighted to support this partnership.'

Elizabeth Rimmer, chief executive of LawCare, said: 'Through this partnership, we can increase our impact, better support people facing the challenges of day-to-day legal practice, and help build a healthier, more sustainable sector. We’d love to see more of the legal community get involved.'