Swag22
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I've looked through this forum and have noticed a couple threads about the law profession and was thinking we could put all the information into this thread for people who have questions about being a lawyer and what it takes.
I have done some research about this field on the internet and a couple books, but I find it more convenient to get a first hand account from the members of this board who actually are lawyers, etc.
Personally, I was wondering about the balance between work and a social life when you're a lawyer for a big firm or small. I was also wondering about the education it takes to be successful in this field as well as salaries one might get. Another main concern is daily hours a successful lawyer must work(Time you must be at work vs. Time you get to go home). Also: the average work day for an associate at a BigLaw firm, and the activities one might see.
Thanks for the help
I have done some research about this field on the internet and a couple books, but I find it more convenient to get a first hand account from the members of this board who actually are lawyers, etc.
Personally, I was wondering about the balance between work and a social life when you're a lawyer for a big firm or small. I was also wondering about the education it takes to be successful in this field as well as salaries one might get. Another main concern is daily hours a successful lawyer must work(Time you must be at work vs. Time you get to go home). Also: the average work day for an associate at a BigLaw firm, and the activities one might see.
Thanks for the help