First year associate and I feel zero motivation since I started work. I was driven in law school and I’m trying to find that drive again. Wanting to learn and be a good lawyer for some reason isn’t enough. I see myself just waiting for the weekend/deal to be over. Only plan to stay in big law for 3-5 years. Anyone else experience this?

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I feel for you both. I was in the same boat as a first year. I lateraled and being part of a good team makes a difference. I also started going into the office a couple times a week and I think it helped.

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Didn’t start enjoying practice until I joined a team I felt at home with. Made me a better lawyer and also a serious boon to my mental health

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OP, I think the truth might be that you’re just not interested in the kind of work you’re doing. Is this likely to improve as you get more senior and get to do more substantive work? Are you in the wrong practice group? Or do you just not want be a lawyer anymore?

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I feel this when the work I like most is quiet and the work I dislike has to take up more of my time. I’d think about whether there’s a different type of work that would be more interesting to you. And I say that as someone who isn’t some biglaw gunner—it’s just how my brain works. Maybe yours does too?

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Go in house

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Use whatever you can to sell yourself. Doesn’t hurt to try. Company wants smart ppl too. Show them your genuine interest in the position.

you probably have little interest in your practice group. what did you like in law school? go for that

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