How do you maintain a social life while working in big law?

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You have to be really adamant about it and usually there’s one day out the week that is generally lighter, so I make a point to schedule stuff on those days. I have two close friends who live in the city - I make it a point to try to see both every week or every other week, even if it’s let’s order in/make dinner and drink wine AND I’ll have to bring my laptop and work on assignments for part of it. If you make the effort your friends will understand

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I wish my friends were this understanding "sigh"

I don’t. Currently in Spain and still working at the table while eating with friends. Lol

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My friends are annoyed that I am working. They are supportive but they don’t understand that when I take vacation it isn’t really vacation lol

I really don't know. I just make sure that I follow the schedule and that I am able to finish things before the deadline. Then after, I enjoy.

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Its challenging, and it will mean playing catch up later, but you will absolutely burn out if you don't take at least a day per week to make it happen.

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The easy answer here would be– you dont. I'm never not working so I barely have time even for myself. If you're strict enough with your work schedule, I'm sure you could slip in a few catch up dates with your friends after work.

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I can't. Can't even reply to my friend's messages. But whenever I have the free time, which rarely happens, I catch up with my pals.

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I don't exactly know if I have the right to answer this. Even at home I still accept phone calls from clients. I guess everyone around me just made an adjustment with my work.

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I don't...just me?

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