Truth Behind Horror Stories in Big Law?

ksannyu
Tue, 28 May 2013 15:21:25 +0000

That’s a good point, Hanna.

Perhaps one thing we can throw into iii.) is the novelty factor? How many new situations do you come across in a given area of biglaw practice? Not that that necessarily = intellectual fascination/stimulation either. lol. But, it would seem to add more variety at least for those who are bored by repetitive tasks and/or topics.

I actually had a friend who was fascinated by criminal law (of the everyday public defender/prosecution variety) and said he would have done it if not for the low pay. He said it was constantly exciting to learn of stories of real crimes and had a kind of personal fascination with it.