Why BigLaw Sucks?

[HYPSM]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lvtj_IgJ ... re=related

[marija]

not funny, but semi-accurate.

[Glock]

I am going to self immolate the next time I subject myself to one of those terrible cookie cutter CGI shitstain movies.

[Cavalier]

Wait, you mean I have to work more than forty hours per week to make $160,000 per year? I'm shocked! This totally changes my perception of big law and the legal profession in general! I really regret going to law school now!

[ClarDarr]

Wait, you mean I have to work more than forty hours per week to make $160,000 per year? I'm shocked! This totally changes my perception of big law and the legal profession in general! I really regret going to law school now!

+1

[HYPSM]

Wait, you mean I have to work more than forty hours per week to make $160,000 per year? I'm shocked! This totally changes my perception of big law and the legal profession in general! I really regret going to law school now!

+1

lol I think it was a little more than forty hours...?

Also, considering all the other bullshit that comes with it, it's funny how some of the idiots here only hear "$160,000."

[vanwinkle]

Wait, you mean I have to work more than forty hours per week to make $160,000 per year? I'm shocked! This totally changes my perception of big law and the legal profession in general! I really regret going to law school now!

+1

[minnbills]

It's a matter of priorities. If you want to make a big salary, you have to pay the price. My old man was a corporate officer and worked 60-70 hours to rake it in, he was also miserable.

There are still a lot of people out there (including me) who would love an opportunity to work in biglaw.

[Real Madrid]

Yeah, but the $60 lunch budgets, business class flights, yacht cruises, free breakfasts and dinners, limo service, bonuses, bar stipends and gym memberships are why it actually doesn't.

[Veyron]

It's a matter of priorities. If you want to make a big salary, you have to pay the price. My old man was a corporate officer and worked 60-70 hours to rake it in, he was also miserable.

There are still a lot of people out there (including me) who would love an opportunity to work in biglaw.

My dad works 70-80 hour weeks, loves it. The trick is to work a job you like.

P.S. would love a link to someone who makes a ton of money without having to work crazy hard for it. *Not holding breath*

[minnbills]

My dad works 70-80 hour weeks, loves it. The trick is to work a job you like.

P.S. would love a link to someone who makes a ton of money without having to work crazy hard for it. *Not holding breath*

Very true as well.

I do know two guys in finance who've "made it" and don't work many hours at this point. They paid their dues though, I'm sure.

[chem]

It's a matter of priorities. If you want to make a big salary, you have to pay the price. My old man was a corporate officer and worked 60-70 hours to rake it in, he was also miserable.

There are still a lot of people out there (including me) who would love an opportunity to work in biglaw.

My dad works 70-80 hour weeks, loves it. The trick is to work a job you like.

P.S. would love a link to someone who makes a ton of money without having to work crazy hard for it. *Not holding breath*

[Veyron]

It's a matter of priorities. If you want to make a big salary, you have to pay the price. My old man was a corporate officer and worked 60-70 hours to rake it in, he was also miserable.

There are still a lot of people out there (including me) who would love an opportunity to work in biglaw.

My dad works 70-80 hour weeks, loves it. The trick is to work a job you like.

P.S. would love a link to someone who makes a ton of money without having to work crazy hard for it. *Not holding breath*

Touche.

[ihhwap1]

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[D-ROCCA]

It's a matter of priorities. If you want to make a big salary, you have to pay the price. My old man was a corporate officer and worked 60-70 hours to rake it in, he was also miserable.

There are still a lot of people out there (including me) who would love an opportunity to work in biglaw.

My dad works 70-80 hour weeks, loves it. The trick is to work a job you like.

P.S. would love a link to someone who makes a ton of money without having to work crazy hard for it. *Not holding breath*

False

[Rotor]

They may not accomplish much (anything?), but they work like dogs doing it.

[Gecko of Doom]

False

Yeah, they work really, really hard campaigning.

[Naked Dude]

If you want to be rich, nut up and start your own business. Don't bitch cuz you can't achieve your dreams of wealth as a salaried monkey.

[dood]

Yeah, but the $60 lunch budgets, business class flights, yacht cruises, free breakfasts and dinners, limo service, bonuses, bar stipends and gym memberships are why it actually doesn't.

u have no idea wat u talking about. but even if i could explain it, u wont believe me until u experience it for ur self. but u'r just wrong, so wrong.

[Naked Dude]

Yeah, but the $60 lunch budgets, business class flights, yacht cruises, free breakfasts and dinners, limo service, bonuses, bar stipends and gym memberships are why it actually doesn't.

u have no idea wat u talking about. but even if i could explain it, u wont believe me until u experience it for ur self. but u'r just wrong, so wrong.

how was your summer?

[Real Madrid]

Yeah, but the $60 lunch budgets, business class flights, yacht cruises, free breakfasts and dinners, limo service, bonuses, bar stipends and gym memberships are why it actually doesn't.

u have no idea wat u talking about. but even if i could explain it, u wont believe me until u experience it for ur self. but u'r just wrong, so wrong.

Where did you learn your awesome writing skills?

[Naked Dude]

Yeah, but the $60 lunch budgets, business class flights, yacht cruises, free breakfasts and dinners, limo service, bonuses, bar stipends and gym memberships are why it actually doesn't.

u have no idea wat u talking about. but even if i could explain it, u wont believe me until u experience it for ur self. but u'r just wrong, so wrong.

Where did you learn your awesome writing skills?

i believe dood explained in an old thread that he's more concerned with efficiency than perfect spelling and grammar. honestly i cant blame him, this is a message board. same with email. i've emailed so many bosses (not law firm mind you, but white collar) who didn't write complete sentences, or capitalize, or any of that. i even saw a "natch" once.

[thedive]

It's a matter of priorities. If you want to make a big salary, you have to pay the price. My old man was a corporate officer and worked 60-70 hours to rake it in, he was also miserable.

There are still a lot of people out there (including me) who would love an opportunity to work in biglaw.

My dad works 70-80 hour weeks, loves it. The trick is to work a job you like.

P.S. would love a link to someone who makes a ton of money without having to work crazy hard for it. *Not holding breath*

I coughed up my drink when I saw this.

[Bildungsroman]

It starts with the main protagonist stating that he has not started law school yet, but the practicing lawyer later states that the protagonist has already gone to law school. Continuity, hello!

[yngblkgifted]

blah blah blah blah....woe is me I'm a big law lawyer. seriously people?