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I feel the exact same way. I went in-house hoping that it was just the law firm stress that was the issue, but in some ways I feel like in-house has been worse. I can think of tasks I’ve enjoyed doing in prior jobs, but I haven’t been able to figure out how to turn that info into a new career path. No advice, unfortunately - just commiseration.
Yup. At least at a firm the high $ deal sizes / high profile clients etc. kept me a little more engaged.
Been feeling similar. Worked for two different areas of law and can’t seem to think that I’ll be able to ever enjoy or be interested in law for long. Really good runs for 6 months then get burnt out and hate it. Switch forms and practice areas, and the same cycle commences… :(
Exactly!! Lol
Same. Senior associate that needs to go in house soon, and I have no idea what I’d enjoy.
May be worth going in-house first to see if that does the trick before you leave law entirely…I moved in-house and realized I just hate law, not just the stress of biglaw as I’d initially suspected. Hope your search goes well.
I spend all day with people who feel like you - so just wanted to normalize it! One thing I’d suggest is doing some deep reflection on your natural strengths (try the Sparketype quiz) and mining your interests. I know it feels like we may give up all outside interests when we become lawyers - but my guess is that there are some things that naturally interest you. And then just start exploring, taking some short-term classes. It’s a lot about taking the blinders off (our vision of the possible gets very narrow as lawyers).
Mentoring? Find a youth partner from some INGO pick their brain and find new vigor? International lawyers seem to have fun, and international human rights law is indeed a full field itself in the practice of law. Grassroots work can also be fun 🤩 fine tooth combing non profits, private firms, and local government for public interest concerns!