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There’s a dangerous glorification of overwork sweeping through law firms and chambers—one that rewards those who sacrifice their health, sleep, and social life just to be seen as "dedicated." The expectation to be available 24/7 has become the silent standard, and those who dare to set boundaries are made to feel dispensable or "not cut out" for the job.
We are normalizing a culture where the "ideal worker" is someone who pulls all-nighters, shows up first, leaves last, and still answers emails at midnight. This isn't excellence, it's exploitation.
People are falling sick, mentally and physically, from this relentless grind. Yet the silence persists. Why? Because we’ve mistaken suffering for success.
It’s high time we demand a change. Even factory workers and corporate employees have regulated working hours. Why does the legal profession tolerate what is fast becoming glorified unpaid labour?
We must set boundaries. We must restore dignity.
Productivity should never come at the cost of a person’s wellbeing. The legal profession must lead by example, not lag behind in humanity.