Ah! It’s finally hit me! I am entering my last semester of law school and I still have no idea what I want to do after graduation! Of course, I need a job, but where? How? Luckily, it’s not just me panicking about this. Unfortunately, it’s not just me panicking about this. That means I have that many other qualified professionals to compete against in the job market.
Here’s something saving my sanity – I know what I DO NOT want to do. That has helped me narrow down my options. I know I don’t want to practice family law, criminal law, or insurance defense. I know I will not be qualified to practice copyright or trademark law. I am in the fortunate position to currently work in the government sector and will have my job waiting for me after the bar. That means I can take my time (kinda) looking for the type of job that I feel will keep my interest and suit my family scheduling needs.
If a grade in a particular subject is any indication of what I would do well at in practice I think I would be good at business formation. I have always had a love for transactional practice. I like business formation because it is very cut and dry and governed by statute.
So……. that’s my current situation.
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