I would truly appreciate everyone’s thoughts on this topic, as it’s a question that kept me up at night during my final year of law school—and even more so when I was navigating the job market.
The reality is, I’ve never been one to follow dogmatic trends. In fact, I’ve often found myself going against the grain. Some say it’s because I’m an Aquarius, but I believe it’s simply how I’m wired.
After attending countless interviews post-graduation, I came to a realization: securing a position at Big Law or a traditional firm would only take me back to a past I no longer wanted to be part of. I was focused on the future. Fast forward a few years, and here I am, working with virtual law firms, witnessing firsthand how the traditional way of doing business is gradually falling apart.
Why did so many of us fail to see this shift coming? While I would love to believe our government always has our best interests in mind, doesn’t that feel a bit like getting into an old car and hoping it’ll take you to the moon? Just some food for thought.