What surprised you the most about the practice of law?

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How much handholding you have to do. Some clients can’t even give you basic information like their parents names without feeling like you’re pulling teeth.

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I thought I was good at prioritizing and organizing assignments during law school. Once I started practicing I realized there is just way too much and not enough time in the day. All organization and prioritizing I thought I knew is out the window. I’m currently taking it one day at a time. It’s stressful.

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I just asked the partner if he got a haircut because his hair looks nice 🥴 why am i so cringe?? I swear I don’t know how to act around the partners lmao. Does this happen to anyone else or just me?

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