Should I Become a Lawyer? (the honest truth)

My first video in my Life as a Lawyer series. In this video, I tell you the honest truth of whether or not you should become a lawyer or go to law school. For those of you who are considering becoming a lawyer or deciding whether or not you want to go to law school you have to watch this first!

If you have any further questions please comment below and look for my next video coming out about how to apply to law school.

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+ My name is Brittany and I’m a lawyer living life in New York. I love showing you guys what my life is like here in New York and what delicious places there are to eat and what fun things there are to do. Your support means the world to me :)

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[BrittanyTran]

Let me know what questions you have about being a lawyer!

[cassbellydance]

It’s comforting to know an introverted personality who likes writing and is non confrontational can succeed as a lawyer.

[Sam_A_Sam]

Can totally empathise with the bit when she said she didn't feel she had any special skills or special passions when she was younger.

[feeltheillinois]

"i went to law school because my mom told me to" lmao, relatable

[langevincamacho]

I love law, politics, and history. I really enjoy writing and reading. Debating is my life and I feel a rush of joy and purpose every time I do, and I feel that Law is my true passion.

[nikkic]

I also wanted to be a lawyer. After working in a law firm, I decided to go to a pharmacy school instead. But life is just as tough no matter which direction you turn lol

[insertyourfeelingshere]

She talked for 14 minutes straight in 1 take. Truely a lawyer

[aaliyahetc.]

Basically every job is gonna be shit as a beginner but if you really have a passion it's worth it.

[Otter-Destruction]

A lot of lawyers I spoke to claim they weren't alcoholics before law school.

[rashmika]

I quit medical school to go into law and it seems like one of the best decisions I've ever made. I love reading, writing, debating, and I really am passionate about the law. I used to read about politics and legal things in my free time during med school.

I just can't believe I didn't see myself as a lawyer sooner 😬

[OliviaLeaf]

This video actually furthered my desire to go to law school! I’m argumentative, I live for debate and picking a part arguments, Philosophy taught me I’m good at reading long and boring pieces of literature, and I love dealing with and talking to people. I’m constantly chasing things that keep me busy, something that gives me a “work high”, and I feel like right now this is what I need to be working towards. Thank you for this video!! Made me excited more than anything.

[wildfuntennisbyfiterer]

I am a litigator in Florida - practicing law for almost 20 years. There is a lot of bad and a lot of good about becoming a lawyer. Thank you for sharing your insight, and you make a lot of good points. As far as helping people - there are many lawyers who have the internal fortitude to keep that as their priority throughout their career - no matter whether or not they will make money. Sure - there are many who get jaded or who forget the reason they went into law, those are the bad apples in the industry. But there are a lot (well, at least a few) really good ones out there. P.S. - I worked at law firms most of my career, and I almost never spent more than 40 hours in the office. Sure, there were projects on which I worked long hours, even overnight. But those were fun and interesting. Big law may require such long hours - but you can be smart and succeed in law without killing yourself.

[EmmaChambers-jhpd]

This video was depressing as hell but I still want to be a lawyer

[ceciliacorina]

People be writing in the comments like admissions officers gonna see them “I’ve always been really good at...”

[Candy-lf]

I like her honesty. Half of the people that go to law school should not. I meet a lot of lawyers that tell me if they
had a chance to do it again they would not go to law school.

[zeeee]

“Think why you wanna be a lawyer” me erm because I’m sick of being broke

[LikeReally]

I'm a lawyer (in-house) and you're soooo right in this video! I can't say that I would do it again and I definitely won't encourage my future kids or anyone else to do it.

[purelovetexas]

I’m considering going to Law School. It’s been on my heart for quite some time now. I have a nonprofit organization that helps sex trafficked victims, and my hearts desire is to fight for these women in court. I have my bachelors but it’s no where near law. This video helped me lean towards my decision. Thank you!

[mayaleex]

LOOOL I love how real this is! Your intro was also amazing :)

[daeshunnelibalisi]

Honestly, I don't know what career I'm going to purse anymore.