Gatekeeping Big Law

#SundayReset

Why do we gatekeep #BigLaw?

By that, I mean: I see a lot of ex-BigLaw talk.

I see a lot of talk about what’s wrong with BigLaw,

And how to leave BigLaw.

But, there are a ton of people making BigLaw work.

There are a ton of people who like it and will stick with it for years (if not decades).

Is it perfect? Absolutely not. No employer is.

Is it hard? Yes. Most lawyer jobs are challenging.

Is it sustainable? Not always, but it can be.

I don’t know the answer, but I hope to be part of the solution.

If you’re like me, and you like it here, in BigLaw, I encourage you to speak up.

Share how you’ve gotten through hard times.

Talk about how you’ve set boundaries and made is sustainable.

Explain how you’ve found support from others in the midst of a demanding job.

Tell others why you stay.

Let people know it’s possible and it’s not all bad.

The profession will be better for it, and change will follow.

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