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<p>well - you still need to deal with the other attorneys in your firm – and it may be hard for a shy person to assert themselves with demanding assertive senior attorneys - especially when there are many other associates willing to assert themselves. also, at some point in one’s career, i would think even a corporate lawyer would aspire to dealing with clients. staying in the library to research is a fairly limited career goal.</p>
<p>the law is by definition a service industry involving people. i think a shy person has to seriously consider what limitations their shyness will impose on them and whether that is really compatible with a satisfying legal career.</p>