Times have changed for attorneys as well, especially newly-admitted attorneys. We're looking for any function we can serve, so we can be a lot more attractive and useful to our members.
Financial burdens are also a difficulty for many new lawyers.
Facing significant school loan debts, they must also pay for mandatory continuing legal education. Add these financial problems to the difficulty of finding a good job, and the stress compounds. A somewhat surprising problem is advancements in technology. Tools such as cell phones, e-mail, and the Internet were developed in order to save time and make work easier. In some ways, that idea has backfired, placing greater demands on time.