The novel coronavirus pandemic has made young attorneys more anxious. Law firms that obfuscate decisions around finances in this time of uncertainty are only making it worse, experts say.

The pandemic, which has claimed the lives of more than 200,000 Americans, has spiked anxiety and depression across the entire population. But young people are especially vulnerable: 62.9% of young adults between 18 and 24 years old said they are experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression, the highest among all age groups, according to an August study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.