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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For those who have responded and who like their work, what advice would you offer my DC, who is a 2021 law school grad now clerking for a federal district court judge.  DC is working in LA and has a job waiting at a litigation boutique there.  DC is realistic about the stress of litigation and is willing to make tradeoffs to have a more balanced life, including moving to another part of the country, going inhouse or going into government or an NGO.  DC is in a fortunate place financially: no loans to pay back and a small inheritance from grandparents that will be helpful in buying a house or apartment.  Thanks for your suggestions and thoughts about what you wish you'd known at an earlier point in your career.     [/quote]

Well I’m N=1 and had lots of luck along the way, but if your DC already has all these advantages then my advice is: find some legal work that is interesting and enjoyable. Keep learning, keep trying things, bring creativity to the work.

I bet your DC can think of at least one kind of law they enjoy and they should go in that direction. If money isn’t so much of a concern they can try out a different specialty down the line.

I’m the PP who’s been in a few different kinds of law so far (public interest, startup work and more) and really enjoyed the ride. My career isn’t nearly as prestigious as those of some of my peers, but I enjoy my work and have plenty of time for non-work pursuits. [/quote]

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