Ria Juneja, Faculty of Psychology, ICFAI Law School, The ICFAI University, Dehradun
ABSTRACT
The legal profession in India is characterized by elevated stress levels, moral quandaries, and substantial task demands, underscoring the importance of mental well-being. For young lawyers, law students, and judges, spiritual intelligence (SQ) presents a viable avenue to improve overall life happiness, ethical decision-making, and well-being. The capacity for inner calm, empathy, and moral integrity is all part of spiritual intelligence, and it's especially important in the high-stress legal industry. SQ can offer the resources required for stress management, moral decision-making, and leading a healthy life to young attorneys and law students, who are frequently just starting out in their professions and are up against fierce competition. Similarly, SQ can improve the fairness, compassion, and introspection of young judges, who are tasked with rendering unbiased verdicts in the face of intense public scrutiny. As future leaders, youth with significant spiritual intelligence are more likely to make ethical decisions, demonstrate empathy, and positively contribute to society. In order to treat mental health issues, build resilience, and encourage ethical behaviour, this study examines the necessity of establishing SQ in the lives of these legal professionals. This reflects India's traditional ideals of harmony, respect, and community welfare. By integrating spiritual ideas into modern education system, young people can build a holistic perspective that appreciates both technological growth and moral purity. This paper aims to bridge this gap by proposing the integration of SQ training into legal education and professional development programs. This synthesis is critical in tackling global issues like environmental sustainability, socioeconomic inequity, and cultural conflicts.
Keywords: spiritual intelligence, mindfulness techniques, legal professionals
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