ANALYSIS: Survey Finds Lawyer Burnout Rising, Well-Being Falling

In May, Bloomberg Law conducted its second iteration of the Attorney Workload & Hours Survey, which focused on lawyers’ experiences in first-quarter 2021. Results show that, while average hours worked per week and overall job satisfaction scores are similar to those reported from the first survey, which was conducted in January and focused on lawyers’ experiences throughout 2020, respondents report experiencing burnout more often, and nearly half report a decline in well-being.

Hours Worked and Hours Billed Remain Stable

Average hours worked per week remain unchanged from previous findings, with respondents reporting working an average of 53 hours ...