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whats life as a solicitor like ?

  • 15-05-2010 6:01pm
    #1
    lightspeed
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    hi im sure its probaly been asked before but im 23 now and since i left school i was interested in pursuing a career in law. Im now in a stable job in which i have the time to study law in the evening. Im just not fully sure if it is right for me or not. i looked at a video on youtube and a solicitor in the states was talking about how for most the money is not that good and you raerly get to see your family and work in excess of 2300 hours a year.
    Is it the same in ireland? Do you ever get to work 9 to 5?
    What is a typical routine for a solicitor? I know there are different types of solicitors and different areas but i just want a rough idea of what being a solicitor involes?
    Thanks


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  • #2
    nuac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,769 ✭✭✭nuac


    Lightspeed

    There have been a number of discussions on this topic over the last two years on this board which you could review, also some other discussions re dissifculties with professional indemnity insurance etc.

    You should also talk to some solicitors

    After many years experience as a self employed solicitor I would suggest you think of something else. As I am back in the office yet again on a Sunday to deal with some urgent matters I can't spend too much time going into reasons why I so advise but these include

    1. increased competition - huge surge of people into law in recent years

    2. Difficulty in getting paid for work due to (1) above and economic climate

    3. Increasing regulatory demands

    4, Pressure from clients to get work done quicker, yet cheaper

    etc etc

    It definitely is not a 9 to 5 job - might have been 50 years ago.

    Law is of course interesting from the academic point of view, and you will have some occasional job satisfaction from a good result, and the occasional appreciation from a grateful client.

    However if I could have another spin on the merry go round I would do something else.

    Ask around. If you are still keen on law, see if you can get some work experience in a law office, or at least attend some court hearings.


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