The Case for Mindfulness in New Zealand Legal Education

Abstract

Peace, focus, and the ability to perform under stressful conditions are important attributes in the high-pressure, high-stakes and highly competitive field of law. This article considers the benefits of the “mindfulness movement,” what mindfulness looks like in the legal education context, and how mindfulness practices may be beneficial for New Zealand law students.

Keywords: Mindfulness, Legal Education, New Zealand

JEL Classification: K00, K30, K40