I already know that I don’t really enjoy practicing law.
I have some family money, enough to support my moderate lifestyle.
How can I find work that truly interests me — or figure out whether I’m just being lazy or unrealistic?

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The only way to answer this question is through experimentation and introspection.

I'm guessing you went K-JD in school and you don't have much other relevant work experience?

You just need to try different jobs and different areas of law to know the answer.

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Law is a path to lots of different things—

Public service, policy, working for a nonprofit, teaching law, etc.

Even if you don’t like it, I would give the associate track a couple of years so you build some professional credibility while you consider your options. I would start by doing pro bono work in your current job for an organization you like, and see if that sparks anything.

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I think law is a lot more fun after year 5. More time negotiating, planning strategy, helping clients understand what they are deciding. Less doc churn etc.

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Yea, I guess I just need to tough it up

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