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Do associates take offence when interns / juniors say they can't work the weekend or late nights?
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This happens in practically all the firms!
One interns only for few months in a year. If the student is trying to convert it to a PPO, he will try to remain available. If he is not, work will be allotted to another intern, and he will not be given an excellent review.
Just like doctors, being a lawyer is really tough the first 7-8 years. So prepare yourself and your family mentally and draw the analogy - it is the first few foundational years that the grind is inevitable. After that there is at least some sort of a choice. Enjoy the fact that you get paid a lot (esp in T1/T2 - compared to docs, for sure!)
If you want to watch Dr. strange over work on the DD, it is a valid lifestyle choice but it will not make you the best lawyer you can be. You'll permanently plateau in your career rather than soar... basically embrace the grind, the rewards are sweet.
The problem is law firm guys want our lifestyle but law firm salaries (and the "prestige" of doing more intellectual jobs!)
Juniors - nothing can be done, we will get frustrated.
Interns - nothing can be done, we will get frustrated. No call back/assessment Internships.
Interns who are trying for PPO - telling this can be a PPO killer.
Also, interns are rarely asked to sit late nights.
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