LAP Survey
In an effort to promote its Lawyer Assistance Program, the State Bar is conducting
an informal survey of members this month in conjunction with the MCLE self-assessment
test.
"We are trying to determine the best way to appeal to the membership and to
meet their needs, as well as to convince the people who need the service that
it is confidential," said Richard Carlton, LAP deputy director.
The Lawyer Assistance Program is designed to help lawyers with addiction or
mental health problems.
The survey is below. Those who wish to submit the survey without the test can
send it to: State Bar of California, LAP Survey, 180 Howard St., San Francisco,
CA 94105.
Lawyer Assistance Program Survey
- Before you read this article, were you aware of the Lawyer Assistance Program?
Yes
No
- What concerns may you have in seeking help or referring others who may
need help for substance abuse problems or mental health issues? (Choose all
that apply.)
Confidentiality of the program
Effectiveness of the program
Personalized treatment/services
Comprehensive services
Safe from disciplinary action
Other
- As a member of the State Bar of California, which of the following most
appeals to you? (Choose all that apply.)
A service designed to help attorneys
before disciplinary action and exclusion.
By helping attorneys before disciplinary
action is taken, the bar is saving thousands in fees associated with the disciplinary
process.
An effective program of the State
Bar of California that helps those who can't help themselves.
A program of the State Bar of California
that preserves the reputation of the profession.
Other
- Are attorneys under higher levels of stress than other professions?
Yes
No
About the same
- If you knew an attorney in need of help for substance abuse problems or
mental health issues, would you:
Do nothing
Suggest the Lawyer Assistance Program
Suggest The Other Bar
Suggest another program or health
care facility
Talk to them
Other
- Do you feel there is some personal liability in referring a fellow attorney
to a program like the Lawyer Assistance Program?
Yes (Why?)
No
- How important is being involved in the Lawyer Assistance Program prior to
disciplinary action?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important at all
- Is the Lawyer Assistance Program an important benefit of the State Bar of
California?
Yes
No (Why not?)
- Should judges be more involved in referring attorneys to the Lawyer Assistance
Program?
Yes
No (Why not?)
- How would you characterize your law practice?
Sole practitioner
Member of a law firm
A company, non-profit organization
or government entity
- What is the size of your law firm?
one attorney
2 - 10 attorneys
11 - 50
51 - 150
151+
- How many years have you practiced law?
1 - 3
4 - 10
11 - 20
21+
- What is your gender?
Male
Female
Please complete and return the survey with the self-assement test.
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