Legal Recess is a new student organization that is dedicated to fostering well-being for members of the Law School’s student body, while building the strength of our community overall. Legal Recess provides opportunities for the entire school community to develop healthy approaches to managing the intensity and stress that sometimes accompany both law school and legal careers. Our programming seeks to keep students active and refreshed, to encourage healthy work-life balance, and to promote the sense of community support we believe is essential to long-term career success. Potential events include group walks along trails in Chicago, a Law School Field Day, and outings to local cultural and sporting events. Many of our events are also open to faculty, staff, and local alumni. Additionally, we plan to publish a newsletter highlighting opportunities for students to get involved with activities already beloved by members of our extended community, like intramural sports teams and local choruses/orchestras. These gatherings not only allow students to make organic connections with their peers, faculty, and local alumni but also contribute to a thriving Law School community.