Hello girlfriends!
I do get a few common qns about lawyering so I would address some of the most popular/common questions here first! [Disclaimer: I am really simplifying and summarising my answers here]
🌟So… what do you *actually* do as a lawyer?
• I did litigation throughout my practice (There are two main practice areas: Litigation and corporate).
• As a general litigation lawyer, you would deal with contentious matters that may require knowledge in any areas of law such as criminal, medical negligence, tort, contract, etc.
• That being said, there are also lawyers who specialize in certain areas of law (think GPs vs Specialists).
• A typical week as a lawyer would usually involve (1) Meetings with clients (2) Discussions with your team about the case & documents that would be submitted to court (3) Drafting of court documents (4) Reviewing documents from clients (5) Research on case law and legislations.
🌟Are the working hours terrible?
• It rly depends on the firm and the team you are in.
• However, it is common to work beyond 6 p.m. and on weekends.
🌟Do you regret your career choice?
• Not at all!
• Lawyering is a very fulfilling and meaningful job. Not to mention the soft skills that you hone in a highly stressful environment.
• The camaraderie with your colleagues builds rly strong friendships too.
Let me know if you have any burning qns that I have not addressed! Or let me hear your thoughts on the above and share with me about your jobs too! I’d love to hear them 😃😃
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