ABSTRACT
This chapter considers the value that meditation potentially adds to legal education. It begins by defining what meditation consists of as a contemplative practice. It then explores the introduction of meditation in law schools and reviews the rationale for its use in this context, including the potential for supporting law student professional identity formation. Next, the chapter focuses on the potential for meditation to develop student resilience. In light of the beneficial effects for resilience and the enhancement of well-being more generally. Broader institutional responsibility for issues of well-being are examined followed by the possibilities for further research on the efficacy of meditation. The chapter surveys the literature in the field, provides insight into the practice of meditation and reflects on the potential value added to student well-being.
