Changing the World 1 Most people look for jobs that might be ‘fun’ or ‘enjoyable’, some are just trying to get rich so that they can live a lavish lifestyle, and many are just looking to make a decent living, but a job is more than that to me. I decided to pursue a career in law because I felt that it was the quickest and most meaningful way to impact the lives of hundreds, if not thousands. The job itself is demanding, but getting to the position where you can even attempt to get a job as a lawyer is just as hard. There are high educational expectations, demanding hours, a grueling workload, and the field itself is immensely competitive. 4 As a lawyer, you are expected to be highly intelligent; after all, 2 your daily life consists of making
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13 Contrary to popular belief, most lawyers do not actually make that much money at the start. 7 As a new lawyer in North Carolina, I would make $47,140 annually, and with experience I would go on to earn a salary of roughly $208,000. 12 Lawyers also have to work irregular hours, with the average lawyer working from early in the morning to late at night, and even on weekends, potentially limiting the amount of time spent with family and friends. 8 Many assume that the life of a lawyer is free from hazards, and they are mostly correct. However, exhaustion from overworking is a major health concern. Known as “burnout”, many lawyers suffer from lack of sleep from working on cases or the stress of rushing to meet trial deadlines that can lead to exhaustion, anxiety, and even depression …show more content…
I will have to spend at least 7 years of my life receiving an education after graduating from high school, including challenging classes and rigorous late night studying just to have the opportunity to earn the title of “lawyer”. There is no guarantee that I will even get a job that allows me to practice law due to the competitiveness of the field, and even if I were to get a job, I would have to work irregular hours doing stressful work and fighting deadlines. Knowing all this lies ahead of me only strengthens my resolve. So not only am I still interested in pursuing this career, but I am now more determined to make my dream a
13 Contrary to popular belief, most lawyers do not actually make that much money at the start. 7 As a new lawyer in North Carolina, I would make $47,140 annually, and with experience I would go on to earn a salary of roughly $208,000. 12 Lawyers also have to work irregular hours, with the average lawyer working from early in the morning to late at night, and even on weekends, potentially limiting the amount of time spent with family and friends. 8 Many assume that the life of a lawyer is free from hazards, and they are mostly correct. However, exhaustion from overworking is a major health concern. Known as “burnout”, many lawyers suffer from lack of sleep from working on cases or the stress of rushing to meet trial deadlines that can lead to exhaustion, anxiety, and even depression …show more content…
I will have to spend at least 7 years of my life receiving an education after graduating from high school, including challenging classes and rigorous late night studying just to have the opportunity to earn the title of “lawyer”. There is no guarantee that I will even get a job that allows me to practice law due to the competitiveness of the field, and even if I were to get a job, I would have to work irregular hours doing stressful work and fighting deadlines. Knowing all this lies ahead of me only strengthens my resolve. So not only am I still interested in pursuing this career, but I am now more determined to make my dream a