Law school can be an intense and high-pressure environment, but University of Utah law student Parker Airmet is working to change that through Students Helping Students, an initiative focused on fostering mental well-being, career support, and peer mentorship among law students.
The inspiration for the organization came during Airmet’s first year of law school, a notoriously stressful period. Seeing his peers struggle with grades, job searches, and mental health, he wanted to create a space where students could support each other beyond academics.
“Your self-worth is not dictated by your grades or your job,” Airmet said.
The group offers a wide range of resources, from networking opportunities to mental health discussions. One of its most impactful initiatives has been a career spreadsheet, where students share job information, including pay transparency, to break down barriers in the legal job market. They have also hosted panel discussions with professionals who address challenges like substance abuse and stress in the legal field. Faculty and staff have fully embraced the initiative.
“The support has been overwhelming,” Airmet said. “Professors and even bar committees have reached out to collaborate.”
While Airmet will graduate soon, he hopes the organization will continue growing, helping law students navigate not just their education, but their overall well-being. “I want this sense of community to extend beyond law school,” he said. “It’s about making sure lawyers, not just students, feel supported in their careers and lives.”
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