Imposter Syndrome and Belonging

Many successful legal professionals question whether they really belong. Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice admitted to feeling like a fraud – “I have spent my years since Princeton, while at law school and in my various professional jobs, not feeling completely a part of the worlds I inhabit. I am always looking over my shoulder wondering if I measure up.” Anyone can feel the nagging self-doubt of imposter syndrome at any point in their career.

Here are some suggestions to help you explore this topic –

Watch This: Dealing With Imposter Syndrome As A Lawyer – The Aspiring Boss Vlog [Watch]

Listen To This: Neha Sampat, Imposter Syndrome: The Mindset and Culture That Is Plaguing Lawyers – JeenaCho.com [Listen]

Read This:

Own Your Greatness: Overcome Imposter Syndrome, Beat Self-Doubt, and Succeed in Life [get ebook]

The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer From Imposter Syndrome and How To Thrive In Spite Of It [get ebook]

Martha Knudson, Lawyer Well-Being: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and What You Can Do About It, 35 Utah Bar J. 39 (November/December 2022) [Lexis+ link]

Find more wellness resources on our guide – Mental Health and Well-Being – Resources for Law Students.  This week’s wellness posts sponsored by the CSU|LAW Wellness Committee.