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[quote=Anonymous]Long story short is that I left legal practice - after 3 years at a big firm and 2 years in house - and did policy work at a federal agency (for the last 4 years).  During that time, I had two kids, both school age.  I now realize that the policy path is a dead end and there is no prospect of career development, personal satisfaction and financial gain.  At the same time, I miss legal practice.  For a host of reasons, the main prospects I have are back at firms.  While excited that a firm might be willing to take me back (where I left off and after a pretty substantial hiatus in practice), I cannot help but feel scared.  Scared that I'll not be able to the work, scared that I'll have to put in more hours than I want to at the expense of seeing my kids and having a life, and scared that I'll resent the stress that inevitably accompanies law firm life.  If you were me, would you target small firms and, if so, what is it about that environment that might address some of my concerns?  Does going to a reduced work schedule - and I think I can achieve that, even at the outset - to around 75-80% lift some of the pressure?  I'm not motivated by salary anywhere near as much by interesting work and a good work environment.

Thanks for any thoughts/insight!  [/quote]

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