Whats it like to be a lawyer/solicitor? -

I m considering going into law and was wondering what it s really like. I know the only real way to know would be to get work experiance but I want to know what people think as well. Was it better or worse than you expected? Was it hard to become a lawyer/solicitor (grades etc)? What made you want to become a lawyer/solicitor (personal qualities etc)? How did you decide what type of law you wanted to specialise in (family, immigration etc)? Why?

I find it very rewarding being a solicitor and love the sense of achievement when I win a case for a client. I found the road to becoming a fully qualified solicitor hardwork (especially since I studied for my LPC part time whilst working for a solicitors firm full time) but it was all worth it in the end. Also, I think it really depends on the type of law you want to practice, since some areas (i.e. Family) can be quite emotionally draining at times given the nature of the client s problem.

I love being an attorney (for now). It s a challenging, intellectual job. I like being an adviser to my client, and I like having the answers. It is a hard road, as school takes a long time and (in the US) is very expensive. As to type of law, I like business, so corporate law was a natural fit. Within that, I found a group I clicked with and am very happy. However, there is plenty of variety in terms of type of law to practice. Good luck.