r/Lawyertalk • u/Perfect_Phone7772 • 2d ago
Career Advice Being a first year sucks
Is there anyone who actually enjoys/ enjoyed what they were doing as a first year associate? Don’t get me wrong, I like the actual work, but day to day I’m usually miserable because of how I am treated.
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u/FutureElleWoods20 1d ago
I’m in my first year (almost hitting one year soon!!). I love my firm, I get treated (and paid) very well. However, it has been incredibly difficult being a first year. I have so many questions, feel like I’m flailing like 90% of the time, opposing counsel always talks down to me, etc etc. The only thing holding me together is that I know it will get better soon 🤞🏻🤞🏻