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I have recently bagged a job offer from a Tier 1 law firm. I have really heard terrible stories about the work culture of law firms and am planning to look for alternative career options already. However, some people have told me that work culture isn't actually that bad. I know it involves long hours, but it's not always that one needs to work day and night. I am extremely confused. Is law firm really a bad career option ?
I have a cusion who is an engineer and has been working for last 5 years. His work life balance seems to be better and his pay is also very good(Around 30 Lakhs now). As far as I understand, pay is lesser in law firms as well as work life is pathetic.
I wanted to do an MBA but I think hours remain equally long post-MBA as well.
What's the best way out? Could you all please tell me if you all really work for 10 hours everyday or is it better some days and some days ofc worse?
Thanks to all
In teams such as Disputes, Employment, TMT etc., average hours might be lesser (exception being a very busy disputes team). Having said that, there is no harm in working for a year and chart out an alternative path in the process.
Law firms aren't the most easy-going work environments and some teams and mid-levels make it more stressful than it is actually required. Beware of such teams, in case you have an option to choose a team. Good luck!