Lawyer Kim Wright describes many of the legal profession's contemplative practices at a Web page she created at Contemplative Law. She begins:
Attention is paramount in the law - attention to details; to legal, ethical and moral principles; and to the hearts and minds of clients, colleagues, judges and juries. Many lawyers have found that contemplative practice (like mindfulness meditation, for example) helps lawyers cultivate a greater ability to “pay attention.” Meditation can also help lawyers deal better with stress, develop self-awareness and understanding of others, improve concentration and creativity, and perform better as attorneys and mediators. There is a growing trend toward such contemplative practices in law, sometimes referred to as contemplative law.
She goes on to detail many of the activities occurring around the US in law schools, firms, local legal communities, and more.
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