Been at this for way too long. Cases all start to blend together, the passion is gone, and I'm just going through the motions. Is this what burnout feels like? Anyone else been here and made it out the other side?

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If you have the freedom to do so, consider taking one or two cases in a different area of the law. It helps having some variety and focusing in something new - it will also challenge you again to learn and practice something that you are not used to.

It’s time to make a move

I agree with the comment above. Sounds to me like you may need to start weighing out your options and consider working ina different area of the law to reignite the passion you once had for practicing law.

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