Why Attorneys Leave the Practice of Law: A Comprehensive Look Summary: Burnout is a common factor in attorneys leaving the practice of law, due to long hours, tight deadlines, and high levels of responsibility. Job dissatisfaction, including feeling undervalued or unsupported by colleagues or superiors and feeling that work is not personally fulfilling, can drive attorneys to leave the profession. Financial concerns, including the... (79 views)
Can Attorneys Become Successful Entrepreneurs? Reasons Why so Many Lawyers Fail as Businesspeople The legal profession is a very specific industry that works on a set of rigid rules attorneys are not supposed to break. One of the most important rules is that if you want to succeed as a law firm attorney, you have to be committed and never leave the legal industry. Still, many attorneys dream of becoming business owners in fields that have nothing to do with the law.... (470 views)