Being a first-genner (I am too) actually gives you an advantage, because you won't have any cranky uncles yelling at you to buckle up and stop whining about things they had to do during their law firm heyday. I thought biglaw was fucking crazy during my time there. Also, I saw rampant bill cheating. The only way to succeed was to either work myself into the grave, or become an unethical lawyer. So I checked out eventually.Anonymous User wrote: ↑Wed Jan 25, 2023 4:17 amOP here. Definitely taking it to heart! My question was informed by my fear of not being able to manage the demands of a big law job along with the stress of managing care for a dog on my own. I am a first gen law student and knew very little about big law before law school, still don't know much, and I may have an irrational fear or expectation about the dedication/focus needed to do well. The comments on here have been very reassuring and also have provided me with a reality adjustment. Much appreciated!
Your dog is going to constantly remind you what's truly important in life, while you build the other social foundations of your life going forward--whether that's a new boyfriend, kids, staying connected to friends, or whatever.