Financial Wellbeing in Law 2025
Wealthbrite’s new insights show money pressures silently driving risk and inequality across law. The report highlights opportunity to improve inclusion and integrity in the profession by recognising that economics drives behaviour, which drives conduct.
Financial Wellbeing in Law 2025
Between 24th September and 7th November 2025, Wealthbrite surveyed individuals across the sector about how they are feeling and dealing with money.
The findings reveal widespread financial anxiety across the sector, with many people showing money habits that leave them exposed - despite working in a profession perceived as wealthy.
The report also reveals first-of-its-kind analysis of how social mobility and adult financial behaviours are connected in law.
The data reveals a pattern of silent financial anxiety across law, one that is shaping judgement, influencing behaviour and narrowing opportunity. A lack of financial competence in a regulated sector can see personal financial pressures quickly become professional challenges, which is why this issue matters as much for law firms as it does for individuals.
Our Recommendations
Communication
Shift culture and mitigate risk by normalising conversations about money and seeking help.
Competence
Build financial capability through independent, unbiased education and support.
Conditions
Create the organisational structures that make achieving financial wellbeing possible.
Headlines from the Research
69% worry about money
at least once a week
with at least one sign of poor mental health as a result
76% would not admit to worrying about money to someone at work
Data from Wealthbrite’s 2025 Financial Wellbeing in Law Report
people dealing with high financial stress are twice as likely to struggle with decision making in work
people dealing with high financial stress are 1.5 times more likely to be looking for a new job
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