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Lawyers' growing unhappiness stems from the nature of their jobs, the law and the people themselves, say Martin Seligman, Paul Verkuil and Terry Kang Much attention has been paid recently to the disillusionment among lawyers. The New York City Bar Association, a leader among bar groups, has focused upon the lawyer's (especially young associate's) "quality of life". Its Task Force Report cites "unhappiness" among young lawyers and measures its impact. The implication and costs of this unhappiness are significant, as many bright attorneys grow disillusioned and cynical, with diminishing career opportunities. Unhappy associates fail to achieve their full potential at a cost to them, their firms, their clients, and even their families. Invariably, many lawyers leave the law firm, and some the practice of law, prematurely, resulting in undesirable turnover, and a loss of talent to the profession. Read the full article on the Lawyers Weekly website
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Things You Should Know
| Both Gen-X women and men under the age of 41 rank flexibility as one of the top 10 factors affecting their decision to remain with an employer. Even junior associates, recent law school graduates and the youngest Gen Y-ers who may not have entered the workforce yet, are thinking differently about how they want to live their lives. According to a study of high school students conducted by the Families and Work Institute, 59 percent of high school boys say they would want to reduce their work hours when they have children. To promote long-term retention goals, more companies are finding ways to offer part-time and flexible scheduling. - "The Changing Face Of The Legal Industry" in The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel |
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