The 2023 PEB Qualifying Exams results are due to be issued today, which understandably can be a difficult time for many trainees. We just wanted to remind you that you are not alone and provide a list of places where you may be able to access confidential support if you need it.
Firstly, please remember that these exams are hard, and failure is normal. It is extremely rare for a patent attorney to qualify without failing an exam at least once. If an exam goes badly, you can still succeed in your chosen profession. Most of our qualified colleagues have failed at least once on the path to success. It is easy to think that you are the only person struggling, and that everyone else is doing fine. But that is generally not the case – everyone struggles with stress and anxiety sometimes, and it’s ok to ask for help.
Here are a few resources:
- LawCare: call 0800 279 6888 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday). They also have an online chat available during the same times.
- Jonathan’s Voice website
- IP Inclusive mental health and wellbeing resources page
- Yellow Sheet welfare and wellbeing pages
- Exams and mental health blog posts: Part 1 and Part 2 and Part 3
- Email informalswelfare@gmail.com for a confidential chat with a trainee patent attorney who is also a mental health first aider.
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