It Might Not Seem Like It, But Work-Life Balance Is Possible For Young Lawyers
The struggle of the juggle is real, but there are ways to help yourself before helping others.
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The legal profession is challenging, and young lawyers often find themselves navigating demanding job expectations filled with long hours, stress and overwhelming responsibilities. As you embark on the long journey of becoming a successful attorney, it is important to remember that nobody expects you to be able to “do it all,” and you certainly do not have to “do it all” alone. While navigating the start of your bright legal career, do not forget to take a step back and enjoy the moment, go on a well-deserved vacation, consider adopting a pet (or two!), and make time to spend with loved ones. After all, success in the legal profession does not need to come at the expense of your well-being and sanity.
— An excerpt from an article written by ALM’s Young Lawyer Editorial Board, offering useful tips on how lawyers can “balance the scales” by taking care of themselves first, so that they can better take care of others, including members of their family, their children, and last but certainly not least, their clients.
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Staci Zaretsky is a senior editor at Above the Law, where she’s worked since 2011. She’d love to hear from you, so please feel free to email her with any tips, questions, comments, or critiques. You can follow her on Twitter and Threads or connect with her on LinkedIn.
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