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I got diagnosed as a second year associate (now fifth year). Unfortunately I cannot take any medication, but it's helped me have more empathy for myself, adapt my work to the way my brain works, and set my daughter up for more success than I've had. Definitely worth getting the diagnosis for me.
Got diagnosed as a third year associate. Sailed through high school, undergrad was 4.0 first two years then got bored and finished with a 3.3. Career after undergrad was top performer first two years, got bored/stressed third year and was mediocre at best. Law school finished 1L in top 15%, barely graduated top 50%. As an associate was seeing the same pattern play out and assumed I’d just have to keep changing jobs every two years because I was lazy/undisciplined/easily bored, but medicine and understanding my diagnosis has helped so much.
Misdiagnosed as anxiety for several years before I asked about getting tested for ADHD. First test was 10 question self assessment I didn’t particularly trust and that practitioner was overly conservative on prescribing and would only give me “emergency as needed IR Adderall”. Did a year on that without noticing much help. Found another doctor that specializes in ADHD assessments and did a two hour computer test and walked through the results with her for an hour. I have severe ADHD to the point she couldn’t believe I graduated anything without intervention. We immediately switched to a daily XR and it was night and day. Made such a huge difference. I’m still at a very low dose because we’re TTC but I’ll probably go higher once we’re done.
I got diagnosed my last year of college. It made all the difference. I graduated with honors from law school because I could FOCUS, something I wasn’t able to do during all of my previous years in education, which had a negative impact on my education.
Same here re: paper and digital calendar
I didn’t get diagnosed until several months after I graduated law school. While I was in school, I struggled and suspected I had ADHD, but hesitated to go to the doctor. I was in my mid 20s at the time, and knew most doctors would ignore my concerns because they (incorrectly) thought I was trying to get drugs I didn’t need. Once I was diagnosed and received proper medication and therapy, it was a game changer and it made me realize how negatively my ADHD impacted all areas of my life (not just work or school).
What medication has worked for you? What type of therapy?
I just got properly diagnosed, 8 years into practice. I was a great student up until law school. I’m nerdy enough that I was intrinsically motivated to learn because the subject matters were interesting. But the long hours of law school tedium and my stimulation seeking brain didn’t jive. Initially, I was also thriving in practice. But I’m growing bored, and my work is suffering. And my life is bigger and more complicated than ever before. I need help! Hence my diagnosis. Now if I can only start to get a handle on my symptoms
Yup - I got diagnosed fall/winter of 2L. I really sought help after my 1L internship exit interview. (Was told I was intelligent and committed and understood the law, but that my work product was unprofessional. I had found it so hard to complete tasks that didn’t have a deadline and organize my research and turn in drafts that were actual drafts rather than outlines.)
I had a similar experience, although I wasn’t diagnosed until after law school. I was told by every single employer in law school that I was smart and quick, but I was constantly missing details that shouldn’t be overlooked, and I had a tendency to cut people off in conversations.
I got diagnosed about two months ago. I’m 38 and 2 years into practice (did 11 years in the Navy prior to going to law school). My entire life makes so much sense now. I coasted through high school, undergrad, and law school with Bs and Cs without very much studying. I wonder a lot about what I could have achieved if I had been diagnosed as a kid and had the tools to succeed with ADHD. I’m not in the worst position right now, but I feel I would have so many more opportunities if I’d been diagnosed much sooner.
Just two months ago smh after years of saying I had it. I was given Vyvanse and it helped alot with my brain feeling like jello and for focus...but the other symptoms are still there. I've always been like a B student (besides grad school where I was like an A student) ..so even in law school. I just could've done way better.
I struggled in law school even with *treated* AD/HD. Medication is not a magic bullet that can make lectures interesting 😜
Thanks for sharing - I’m sure it wouldn’t have helped me get through property law that’s for sure 😆
How did y’all get diagnosed? My GP told me she thought I had it in law school but I never sought treatment because I was worried about disclosing to the bar.
I’ve been in therapy for ages. She and I acknowledged I undeniably have adhd. She eventually asked if I’d ever been medicated for it. I hadn’t, and I’d been scared to ask for medication because I have a history of addiction. But, I’ve been sober for 13 years. So my therapist encouraged me to discuss it with my psych (I’m also on antidepressants—yeah, I’m a good time). My psych has been hesitant to prescribe stimulants, so I’m starting on Straterra. But I think I’m going to need a stimulant, too.