Graduated last year from a decent semi-govt university, and I'm having a tough time choosing my career path. In the past year, tried different things - freelanced, worked at a T3 law firm (which I didn't like, so left after 6 months), and started my own legal venture with two friends. It's going okay, making what I was at the law firm, but I'm unsure about my growth potential - figuring out everything on my own.

I'm considering trying litigation (have very little experience) and leaving the venture, but as a first-generation, I'm not sure if it's feasible. I definitely don't want to return to a desk job at a law firm, and then, there's the issue of gap in my CV.

My peers have settled into their career paths, and I'm still figuring out if I should stick with my venture or go for the litigation. Any advice or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I am not practising law. I have seen my friends though in litigation. It's like if you are not zealous about the space, you would definitely end up leaving it, and that too very soon. The work is not much adventurous and too monotonous. There is drafting where you work on usual templates. Research work most often would be wide-ranging (unless you work with someone who focuses on selected areas), which in my opinion is not a good thing because it would take more time specialising in few areas. Even if you enjoy researching, the worst part in litigation is that you research too much on law, like case laws, and not move much beyond court procedures. And for a single point to argue, you need to reiterate the point held in various case laws.

Money is bad part in litigation for the initial years. In a metro city, it's an almost sure shot that you will earn tremendously if you work hard down the line for some 3-4 years. But meagre pay in initial years, high working hours (may range from 10-14 depending upon who you work with) and lack of invigorating tasks drive many people out of this field.