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There are also people who genuinely like this profession - for a variety of (right and wrong) reasons. I may not be able to charge 20L per hearing, but I do make sufficient living and arguing in court does feel like my passion.
Been practicing independently for some years now. Law was by choice, and continues to be so.
Perhaps you need a career change (and some therapy). But don't think my active choices that led to my success are by chance merely because you did not like this profession.
2. It should unique to yourself. (Not necessarily, but preferably)
3. It should potray a keen sense of curiosity for law. ("...")
4. Your attitude should reflect that you justify your reason for being in law, which would be quite difficult if you make up a random answer.
I honestly don't think he would judge you on the basis of why you chose law rather than your work itself.
For me it's because I didn't want to be an engineer like everyone else, law caught my interest, I delved into it, I enjoyed it. Answers that are simple yet reflects the honest nature of the person seems the best to me. Cheers! 🥂