If so, you probably already know what a challenge that will be, and have an idea of what frustrations lie ahead. If not, consider the fact that big firms make money doing work that makes large companies happy, and large companies do not go to court because they have an altruistic interest in a case's outcome. These are things that lawyers do. Well, get ready to unlearn everything you think you know about writing, to make room for a more rigid, less creative format. That might help, but don't expect to see the inside of a courtroom for years if you go to work for a firm.
Lawyers frequently top the list of professionals who have problems with alcohol and depression.
I admit I have suggested some grim answers to the questions posed, but that's not because I'm pessimistic about legal careers in general. In the next column, I'll say more about what you can expect from the law, and what the future of the law might hold. Terra Cognita - 2. Integrating Your Heart and Mind - 3. The Balanced Practice - 4.