Your Situation
Early on in their careers, many lawyers are shocked to discover that the realities of practice are very unlike the attorney portrayed in television and movies.
Career Dissatisfaction
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Lack of growth potential or security
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Severe, negative impacts on marriage, parenting and quality of life
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Long work hours filled with repetitive drudgery of motions and depositions
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Seven day work weeks
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Little or no sense of fulfillment from their work
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Stress related to creating billable hours
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Fierce competition in the courtroom, as well as in the office
Unintended Consequences
This in turn is causing wide-spread substance abuse, mental health, and wellness issues for lawyers including:
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Depression
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Anxiety, and
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Substance abuse