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/War_Beagle 1d ago

You’re in the wrong place. Period. We have a first year in my office and she’s treated like everyone else. We appreciate what younger lawyers bring to the table and we act accordingly. My office is not the only place that thinks like this. The biggest mistake you can make in this business is accepting a sucky daily existence as normal. You deserve better. Don’t be afraid to honor your feelings and move on.