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How much family time does a Lawyer get to spend with their family?

I still want to find time to spend with my family. #family

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Gina’s Answer

That's a great question! It's important to find a balance between your work and family time, no matter what job you have. Your job is crucial because it supports your family, but you don't want it to take away from family time either. It really depends on the type of law you practice and where you work. Some lawyers, especially those early in their careers or at large law firms, have very busy schedules, while others have more predictable hours.

If family time is important to you, remember that when choosing your career path. Government attorneys, in-house corporate lawyers, and those at smaller firms often have more predictable schedules than those at large firms where long hours and tight deadlines are common.

I suggest not just focusing on becoming a "lawyer," but also exploring different legal careers. Talk to attorneys in areas that interest you and find out what their typical week looks like. You can definitely have a successful legal career and a family, but picking the right work environment makes a big difference.
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Ryan’s Answer

I have a good friend who is a litigation lawyer specializing in families and divorce. He spends tons of good quality time with his family: putting on neighborhood BBQs, attending his kids' sporting events, and going to church every Sunday and volunteering his time there.

The work-life balance is definitely possible.
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Hassan’s Answer

I'm not a lawyer but I'd assume that how much free time you have will depend on your career goals.

If you want to become a partner at a large firm then you'll likely need to put in a huge number of billable hours. If you open your own practice, then initially you'll likely spend lots of time finding clients and then have to get their cases handled.

If you really want work life balance, then the right corporate legal job may offer more defined hours. However, even in this environment the people that put in the hours and get results will get promoted.
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