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Re: T14 grad, 3rd yr associate. hate being a lawyer.

Post by Cogburn87 » Sun Jun 08, 2014 9:18 am

Biglaw_Associate_V20 wrote:Stop being a lawyer. Do something else. Problem solved. Billions of people all over the world have figured out how to support themselves without being a fucking lawyer, and the vast majority of them had fewer resources (and education) than anyone who posts in this forum.

You'll be find. Stop wasting your time doing something objectively shitty and get on with your life. This goes for anyone who doesn't enjoy legal practice. Life is too short.
This should printed on leaflets and dropped over every law school, courthouse, and bar association in the United States.

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Re: T14 grad, 3rd yr associate. hate being a lawyer.

Post by NorCalLaw » Mon Jun 09, 2014 11:22 pm

Biglaw_Associate_V20 wrote:Stop being a lawyer. Do something else. Problem solved. Billions of people all over the world have figured out how to support themselves without being a fucking lawyer, and the vast majority of them had fewer resources (and education) than anyone who posts in this forum.

You'll be find. Stop wasting your time doing something objectively shitty and get on with your life. This goes for anyone who doesn't enjoy legal practice. Life is too short.
I don't think the practice of law is "objectively shitty" but I agree with your post. If you find that the practice of law is "subjectively shitty" don't be afraid to branch out. You certainly won't be the first one to leave for greener pastures.

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