hi there! i’m a recovering ladder-climber living in new york city and trying to live my best life despite anxiety-fueled cuticle destruction and a tendency to dive into rabbit holes head first. i recently jumped off of the high-paying biglaw conveyor belt to pursue writing and more creative endeavors.
as an immigrant and the first lawyer in my family, i was surprised by so many things throughout life, my education, and legal career. i'm here to demystify the things i do know about (e.g., the ivy league, what being a lawyer is like) and contemplate the things i don't know about (e.g., how to be alive). i’ll also share my journey leaving the safety and stability of biglaw. enjoy!!
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I work at a warehouse and keep flip-flopping about taking the LSAT to go ahead to law school. My main reason is wanting "more" time because my schedule is 10-12 hour shifts. I like working weekends (introvert) but rather a career with much more moolah. This sounds like it's going to be the same schedule but more brain power. So for me, it would be out the frying pan and into the fryer 😂 Thanks for posting this!
I will go mudding in my 'me' time.
Just found your channel. I’m interested in Law, but I definitely do not want to do “Big Law”. I’m a hard worker, but I want to actually “Live” my life.
Made me emotional as I have a hard time being an overachiever and felt your heart when you mentioned the teacher, you definitely deserved all the accolades you received. Great job
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Damn, I don't envy that lifestyle one bit. Good on you for being able to keep up with that schedule though.
I’m grateful for seeing this video in my recommended - funny thing is I wanna be a lawyer so this is kinda how it’s supposed to go haha
You don't know how to manage your money properly
Your perfect I need your help im needing a lawyer for a disease the organization gave me bc they wanted to steal my gifts n ideas n voice n used it on ai. Do you wanna make it big on your own answer back. It's a good deal bc proof is plenty
I just graduated a month ago and honestly I regretted it the entire time I was in law school but never had the courage to actually drop out so now I'm studying for the bar even though I don't want to practice and moved my family away from our friends for a job I don't even want. Don't be like me kids
Wow that’s drastic
What work can i get without prestige points 😂 as an international law student?
DAA#MN GIRL! YOU GETTIN ROBBED!
This was how i felt as an underpaid associate working in what many would call "sh#tlaw."
My mom is a prosecutor (about to retire) in a foreign country. The pay is bad and the risk is high because you deal with criminals, I don’t know what’s worse. So I think I want to go into biglaw. The pay really calls me (was it good for you?) hahah I plan to work some 10 years or something and then go to do more charitable endeavors
Big law are worse than worst
This is prob my favorite thing I’ve ever read (listened to). I’ve run up your views over the last two weeks while I’ve tried conquering my PS. Well done
This is poetry..
dammm you are soooo pretty 😍😍😍😍
I’m thinking about going to law school. But I want to practice corporate law and work in a business, not a law firm. I’m not going to a prestigious school either. So is it even worth it? I’m reading some comments and I’m kind of thinking what’s the point of going in debt to make 70k a year like one comment said. I made 50k as a manager with 3 months experience and no schooling. But I do love law and business so I’m conflicted now. Any advice from anyone?
Your shirt made me scream I’m wearing one of mine rn!!!
Any tips on starting a substack? Thank you!!
She gives me vibes of someone U wud never want as Ur boss she wud be rude demanding and nothing wud ever be good enough for her. She wud be nice to senior staff and ppl who can help her step up but to ppl junior to her she wudnt give them the time of day
Wtf? Why even live In NYC anymore. This taxation is robbery
Nonsense. You are paying back debt as well as saving for the future. Under these circumstances, your disposable income is enormous. You ard greedy.
All of the nine Justices on the Supreme Court went to Harvard or Yale Law School.
OMG! I bring in more than you + my salary is 70k - I also only pay $1450 for rent + don't have law school loans 😅
Yep exactly right! Crazy how much households under 250K are taxed. The majority of workers will always struggle especially with inflation.
Well this is after maxing out retirement savings so it makes sense
The final word she spoke told me that her method has zero chance of working for me. Wish she started with her answer. …duped
Just stop.
Misleading asf. She must have maxed her retirements to come out to 7k a month. Did not tell us that on purpose.
I personally feel, people tend to put themselves at the top, it is called human ego. So, depending on the prestige of a law school is an easy way to do that. But, remember a top ranking university is way more general than an ivy league school. The comparison cannot be made with Harvard, while making a general statement about university rankings. I don’t think many lawyers or law students are boasting (except to make them more credible to others). What is important is that the law school provides excellent education and students manage themselves properly. Another thing is that the abilities that are tested for admission are very different. A random degree (required for admission) does not measure how one performs while practicing law (while they are helping others). Situations can be very different as well. A full time working parent (including a mother) can’t get as high of a mark during admissions. Even many young students have troubled finances. The more time and resources someone has before admissions becomes important. As far as SC judges are concerned, i believe that it would be roughly proportional to the number of graduates from each school over time. If anyone wants to volunteer to do that math, they are welcome. However, what I feel is more important is where the school is located. A better location serves better opportunities afterwards. 😊
this happened to me in the 2020 quarantine.... I won't stay I'm extremely happy with the changes but I can totally see it there is a big change in my entire life direction... ❤❤
What about my cousin Vinny?
Are we supposed to feel bad for you? You’re doing just fine. More than fine actually.
Young men, and young ladies, check out becoming a lawyer in the United States Marine Corps. Google PLC Law, OCC Law and Marine Corps JAG officer. You may find serving Our Nation, as an officer of Marines, while practicing law, will fulfill you
Why is law school so expensive though ? Really... vs any other certification?
Excellent video. Very informative. Those of you under the age of 27, please consider serving as a JAG in the United States Marine Corps. I worked with many lawyers during my 22 year career as a Marine Corps officer. Marine Corps lawyers are exceptional people, highly regarded by their peers, and seniors, and have a tremendous amount of autonomy. It’s likely that your student loans can be deferred or even forgiven. You will be promoted to the rank of Captain fairly quickly because of your legal education. This means you will make a decent salary. Today, I work as a C-Suite executive for a Marine Corps organization that runs revenue generating businesses for the Marine Corps. I routinely work with the Senior Legal Council. I wonderful lawyer, who retired from the USMC as a JAG officer. He has a nice office, works 40 hours per week, deals with interesting matters, from contracts, to HR issues, to interpreting Department of Defense policy. 😊 P.S. My son is headed to Michigan Law in the fall. He worked for 4 years managing a fulfillment center. His mom, and I, are happy for him. He’s accustomed to hard work, and is disciplined. He also has a calm demeanor and has fun when it’s time to let loose a little
Yeah well look at your student loan.
I just subscribed ❤ as a law student I wanna see u building ur firm , very excited about future videos ❤
You have two channels, Official Channels and Unofficial Channels. Learning to navigate both is CRUCIAL to your success at work. While you ALWAYS need to watch your back, make sure your reputation is as good as it can be. 😉👍✨
180,000 a year!!! Impressive rich girl.
I'm sorry to hear this and 😠angry 😠that your "accountant" advised you to pay the entire balance as a lump sum. The IRS has payment plans at a low interest rate, offers in compromise (settling tax bill for less than full amount), etc. New York state has similar programs. You did not have to put yourself in such a deep hole all at once!
I would just live in the car and save the money.
I have a question 🤔 Is that really your voice ? 😮
yes
@@CeceXie wow , it's so nice to listen to 🫠
Thanks for sharing and honor the transparency. 50% would honestly really shock me too.
Extortion
I feel Intelligence just watching you talking
Protip - take the free morning shuttle to ralphs use the bathroom at the coffee shop in the parking lot and get yourself a reasonably priced coffee+breakfast - 100000% shower at night before bed. You are also allowed to bring a bottle of liquor or case of beer back with you from the grocery store + food if you want something fresh that wont keep otherwise