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Is being a lawyer satisfactory?

I am a junior, and I am thinking about going into law and what it means to become a lawyer, so I want to know what actually is the feeling you get as you do the job you choose. #law #lawyer #female-lawyer #in-house-lawyer #job #women-in-law #criminal-justice #law-school

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Jenna’s Answer

I am very satisfied with my job, overall. There are days I love it, or hate it, or it's just okay. My current career path has been very different from what I intended to do when I set out in a legal career, but I was flexible, curious and ready to try anything that was interesting. I didn't plan it this way, and there have been struggles along the way, but after over a decade, I can say that I am glad I am doing what I am doing. If you think you might like a legal career, keep those grades up, keep an open mind, and establish a relationship with your guidance counselor, they are a great resource and can help you identify options for your success.
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Cori’s Answer

Becoming a lawyer is satisfactory and rewarding when your intentions are clear. Because the job can be very demanding you can easily feel drained and overly burdened, so it's important that you're in it for the right reason (as can only be determined by you). If you're interested in this career path I suggest taking a couple of law classes in college and also try to intern at a law firm/clinic. You will likely only be able to perform administrative tasks but you will benefit from having exposure to the work environment and it may help you determine if you want to pursue a legal career further.
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Chantal’s Answer

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I do think becoming a lawyer is very satisfactory as long as you have the proper conviction/intent. It is for sure a very demanding profession but very rewarding at the same time. You get to help lots of people and lots of thinking/analyzing takes place. Maybe try to take a few classes related to legal so that you may find out more about law and you can better know if that is your path. Good luck!
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Phi’s Answer

The great thing about being a lawyer is that there is so much flexibility. You could work in the private sector if you choose (for a law firm for example), you could work in government (for the Public Defender's office for example), you could work for a non-profit, you could work in the tech industry, you could work in-house for a company, or you could work in a completely different field that does not require an attorney at all but your legal knowledge would still be utilized. I think the key to being satisfied as a lawyer or any career path is to find your niche, the niche that makes you feel like your skills are being utilized, you feel fulfilled, you are excited and interested about what you are doing, and you are challenged in a way that keeps you motivated to do more.
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