Day in the Life of a Lawyer in New York (working at a tech start up!)

Curious what a typical week day is like for someone living and working in New York? Watch a day in my life as a lawyer working in New York in a tech start up! I begin my day at 8:00 am and end it at 11:30 pm.
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WHO AM I?
+ My name is Brittany and I’m a lifestyle vlogger in New York. I love showing you guys what my life is like here in New York and what delicious places there are to eat and what fun things there are to do. Sprinkled in are some travel guides and make up tutorials. Your support means the world to me :)
Experience NYC through my lens.
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[@BrittanyTran]

What's your day like? Is it similar to mine?

[@EV-EV-EV]

Brittany Tran no not that lifeless

[@khunopie9159]

same!

[@Atombender]

I wish I could stay in bed until 8:15 AM

[@jfloresdrums]

I work in house as well and it's far less stressful than working private and less billable hours 😃 and pretty much come in whenever I want. I'm so jelly about the copius snacks y'all get we don't even get coffee but can't have it all I suppose.

[@kewl800i]

Nice vid Brittany! How about adding background music to add color to your vids? Nevertheless, good vid! Will look forward on your next upload! :)

[@hyosomoo1437]

Waking up at 8am? A dream.

[@OiVinn-eq1ml]

And gets off at 6pm

[@dwash5673]

That time is nice...I wake up at 4:50am which is really late for an hour drive and to be at work by 7am

[@timowthie]

D Wash you take more than an hour to get ready im the morning?

[@neyberto2455]

Hyosomoo 6:00

[@user-rk8mc2if5h]

It's really nice if you can wake up at 8am and still go to work on time.

[@TeddyBakesher]

Makes me realize how insanely boring we humans make our short lives.

[@timowthie]

Erlend Dalheim well you should be happy having a structure in your life and being able to make salary.

[@AlecReach]

that's not what life is about.

[@timowthie]

where no one knows who i am Life isnt about anything, but it is important you apreciate what you have, because other people may have alot less.

[@AlecReach]

Just talking about going about it all with the idea of just having structure and a salary. Nice to have and counting your blessings is important, but life is too short to live for weekends and retirement.

[@timowthie]

where no one knows who i am well yoy should really enjoy your work also

[@CharlieWanku]

I get up at 3:45am and start work at 05:00am finish work at 14:00, I work as a pick packet for a supermarket warehouse, I am Inspired for a big career change, your inspiring even to a 40 yr old

[@LoayMatar]

Age is just a number, don't let that get in the way of achieving your dreams.

[@romanticwish]

Definitely telling my employer to step up its snack game

[@omari_styles]

and cutlery game did you see that knife

[@shray_]

This is the most realistic day in my life i’ve ever watched ☺️

[@peace360maker]

Everything about this video is goals! From starting off with God, getting free food at work to going to the gym. This is all really really inspirational

[@bensimmons6149]

God isn’t real

[@Bubbles0011]

Ben Simmons you’ll get there when you get there

[@browdybruh872]

@@bensimmons6149 No one asked

[@hannah9560]

@@bensimmons6149 Neither is your intelligence.

[@ManofSteele]

My dad is an attorney, but is self-employed and I have to say his day never stops. We once went camping and he spent time on the trip working. I guess you could say the wheels of justice never stop turning.

[@6achill]

Job's with free lunch are so awesome!

[@BrittanyTran]

they really are!

[@huey1153]

Every job has free lunch if they don’t catch you!! 😊

[@d1492ay]

It is so awesome that it almost makes you forget you are working while you eat.

[@mymanson77]

why do companies nowadays use open floor office settings? I am a true introvert, highly sensitive to sounds/smells/motion/light; I feel horrible working in such spaces. Give me my 'old-fashioned' cubicle and I'll work harder and feel better at the end of the day as well.

[@BrittanyTran]

not sure, maybe they think it helps with collaboration and visually looks nicer than everyone stuck behind a cubicle wall.

[@mymanson77]

just wish people could be given a choice...all the best and thanks for the video!

[@danm1063]

Tbh I I think it's just because of $$$ but they pass it off like it's a perk

[@mirta000]

Easier to keep on eye on you on all times. My company is fully open plan so they can count my bathroom and brew breaks and watch my screen as they walk past. They won't tell you that they're doing it, but in one on one's they'll bring these observations up.

[@davidmaxim]

To reduce suicide rates as cubicles are really depressing

[@michaellam1548]

Why am I watching this Im in healthcare lmao

[@BrittanyTran]

we can't help but wonder what other people's lives are like :D

[@blahblah6346563]

Same hahaha

[@rasha1475]

Haha I'm a med student but law school and lawyers seem interesting sometimes

[@Careerdriven918]

Michael Lam Lol! Me too.

[@agent475816]

Same.

[@britney-leejohnson9572]

as a law student this motivated me to go complete my assignment LOL great video , the editing is so neatly done

[@BrittanyTran]

haha yay! good luck with law school, I definitely don't miss the days of studying :P

[@anime_enthusiast5622]

Not a law student but this motivated me to finish my school assignment and I realized how lazy I am So thank you so much!

[@gaurichess]

I just wanted to say you seem like a really sweet person! I'm in Chicago and I teach kids for a living. I like meeting different people and seeing different faces! Every day is a challenge but that also makes it interesting. I'm not sure I could handle the office environment at all. I really wish you all the best and good luck in your career!

[@annaxx1323]

I’m not a 100% certain if I want to be a lawyer but the field is very interesting

[@nibberdestroyer692]

as a junior solicitor i can tell you its very boring working 8-6 every day

[@dearjem]

The great thing about law is that there’s so many diff types of law you can specialise in, so choose what u find interesting 🤗

[@Keszcc]

It's boring

[@hannah9560]

Just remember that there are more than one field of law so don't listen to those who say ignorant things. Law can be very exciting.

[@MHSMagicLuver]

I would be so fat haha. Free food is my weakness. And it’s everywhere!

[@BrittanyTran]

it's tough exercising self-control!

[@selflove428]

Working 3rd shift all I want is to eat and eat I probably gained 20 pounds already

[@elicrowleyycontreras1135]

You would be working so much you don't remember to eat.

[@congosrevolution8625]

All the respects for all the lawyers out there 💯👏🏻

[@edadan]

Glad to see you sharing your faith in the video. God bless you sister!

[@spacet1me]

It's crazy how much we all use a computer.

[@sofiasaid739]

and to think 30 years ago life without a computer was normal...

[@kayjhoselin]

spacetime omg I agree!

[@user-jr1cz4nh6l]

😂😂😂 SO TRUEEE

[@lorettaeliza5059]

I love the way you make an effort to answer the comments That’s so amazing of you.... and ur so honest.... God bless u

[@fernandoespino5299]

You are so honest, you don’t fake anything I love it. Thanks for keeping it real

[@BrooklynLondoner]

Enjoyed seeing your day in the life. I do not miss that NYC commute.. The snacks at work & catered lunch is such a good perk.

[@BrittanyTran]

Thank you! Yes...the commute in the morning is always so crowded, especially when just 1 train gets delayed.

[@danm1063]

Maybe I'm weird but I like the commute because it's always interesting seeing g different people

[@lolha4816]

@@BrittanyTran what type of lawyer are you

[@BrittanyTran]

@@lolha4816 I work in house (in house lawyer)

[@Que3333]

Thank you for showing us a realistic day in your life.

[@OlgaPogozheva]

I LOVED your routine, honest & simple. Randomly came across your channel ))

[@ariana6147]

these types of videos are always so interesting, i’m just a simple college kid who works in retail and my days aren’t so intriguing. it’s cool seeing what other people do in their day to day life especially when they have jobs like this.

[@Tom.A.]

10:51 I thought she said "I think i'll end my day and life here..." lol

[@possiblyme14]

Tommy A 😂

[@haileysmith2757]

That's definitely something I've said🤣🤣

[@adrienneleechow]

Will you post more videos about your life as a lawyer? I'm in law school right now and there aren't too many youtubers who are asian females that talk about their experiences in the legal field!!

[@BrittanyTran]

I plan to! It seems like everyone wants to know more about the legal field :)

[@mariahpalmer663]

I know that this is an older video but this looks so awesome! It truly makes a difference when you love not only what you do, but where you work as well ☺️

[@iolss]

Seems the environment of the company your work for is pretty cool, thank you for sharing your day.

[@nothingiseverperfect]

Damn this really what it be like in the real world

[@dancingpenguin333]

I am moving to NYC for college and saw your video. I cannot wait to finish my undergrad, attend law school then work as an attorney in NYC. Great video!

[@mayaleex3]

Awesomeeeeee!!

[@josephine_marie]

thanks for taking us along

[@tiffsinclair9780]

Loved this video! Love that you start your day with God. Love everything

[@BrittanyTran]

thank you! yes - it's nice to do my daily devotional while I eat breakfast

[@pinkisforpimps]

All those snacks offered at your office tho!

[@Panky614]

I'd be on My 600 Pound Life 3 months after I started working there. lol

[@sheeshneesh]

Hell yeah! I’d be taking shit to go too lol

[@Rajdreamer]

Thank you! your videos are so honest, real, and helpful

[@ChusLife]

LOL THE SNOOZE LYFE THAT'S TOTALLY ME 😂

[@RavenTheMogul]

How cool is it to work for a tech startup as a lawyer? Great video Brittany! I live in ny too and Im always afraid of filming on the train or outside my apt, you did a great job though, very up close and personal

[@BrittanyTran]

haha I guess you get used to it the more you do it but you do get weird looks sometimes.

[@Paul34433214343]

do you know whether new york is big in the IT job market? im from UK and wanting to move to the US with an IT degree

[@BrittanyTran]

yes it is!

[@druid5561]

Donald Duck Companies still need legal representation, and I’m sure it’s easier and cheaper for a company to have in house lawyers than to hire a law firm

[@sharonnapier2299]

I just got accepted to law school… I’m 35 and a mom of three so very much a non traditional student. I’m more interested in International law, comparative law etc. no idea where I’m going to end up. I’ve enjoyed your videos. As others have said, this is inspirational. Seeing you put God first makes me 110% a fan… wishing you the best and thank you for the videos!

[@shyspeaks9238]

How's schooling going for you, mama?? 💗💗 YOU, are an inspiration! I hope you're still striving for your goals, wherever they have aligned present day!

[@SheliaAHuggins]

I'm a practicing attorney in NC. I handle mostly business matters, contracts, etc. I focus on arts and entertainment mostly. I do it because I love working with people who are creative...and I get a lot out of that!!! It looks like you enjoy what you do also.

[@hermioniegrangerfan6898]

I'm 15 and I've always wanted to be a lawyer. I absolutely loved your video, thank you for sharing a day in your life 😊

[@knots12345678]

Long day! NY never sleeps. I did the reverse. Used to live in NY, moved to San Diego. Can't do cold anymore. My son just graduated law school so I know how much work and $$ is involved. Especially living in NYC, you have to hustle. Keep up the good work! Nice perks at work!

[@mayaleex3]

Yay this video is doing well!

[@BrittanyTran]

yeah! I'm so amazed haha

[@user-ez7pq9eu8e]

I really love your videossss!! PLEASE continue making these..we really need this kind of inspiration!!love you😍😘😘

[@JohnnyPhamPiano]

Very nice video on a life of a career adult. Thanks for sharing.

[@tammyreise]

Loved your daily devotion! I’m currently in school to become an attorney. I’m actually planning on taking the Cali bar too! New subbie.

[@Naralee71]

be honest, I think the start-up looks rich, and I love the free lunch.

[@karrisajoss4271]

Wow, cool to see your daily routine. Seems like a great job. All the jobs I have had in business, education and communications were difficult, no lunch and treats catered each day or such a nice environment. You truly are blessed.

[@gabiedubin]

lol what treat , getting up at 8 and getting out of your house when there is light

[@wayneshabowen5391]

You just motivated me a whole lot ! I was having doubts if this is what I wanted to do and know that I know that I have a choice to be in house or a litigator lawyer I hope our paths cross eventually there’s so much I want to ask you

[@trishplusmama]

exactly just like my day haha although i wake up at 5:30am so i get to work at 7:30am or at like 8-ish. Then leave at 5:30pm so I can catch a gym session/class at 6pm (pretty repetitive but what can we do yea?)

[@BrittanyTran]

yikes, I don't know how you wake up at 5:30! I don't mind having a repetitive day :)

[@MEM2022]

I love all of your vides. Im finishing up my first semester of law school im so glad I found you before I began classes

[@nestorcayetano3651]

WOW, I love this video!

[@Michelliellio]

This video popped up on my recommended and I'm glad I clicked in! Subscribed :)

[@BrittanyTran]

awesome thank you!

[@sweeetstache]

That subway scene made me miss NYC a lot. Wah... Will have to visit soon. Also nice workout and pj shirt 😉

[@BrittanyTran]

haha I like how you recognized my shirts

[@iwannaquit6200]

Loved this!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@BrittanyTran]

your welcome!

[@kulbushanbharde3332]

in love with the food and the snack bar😂😂

[@carrd3971]

Amazing how lawyers can get ready in the morning without seeing their reflection in the mirror

[@mitchellsteindler]

Working in the legal department of a company is not the same as prosecuting or suing or whatever

[@Buckdodgers]

I peeped Lee playing Lucio in Overwatch. He's one of my fav characters too! Very nice video. I like the healthy diet too. I try to eat healthy, but I keep failing... 🤔🤔🤔🤔. Keep up the good work!

[@andreaswells1712]

Omg I loveeee the cereal options

[@kayjhoselin]

I loved this video so much 💗💗💗💗

[@ChusLife]

dude your office looks nice!

[@Zemkezis]

As someone who is considering this career, I'd like to know more about the specifics of those tasks your are doing. Would you say you are more analysing, counseling, ect. How do you feel while doing that, what motivates you in that job ?

[@BrittanyTran]

I did talk about "should I become a lawyer" and go more in depth as well as my animated day in the life of a lawyer video where I go more into specifics of what I do.

[@rosselivargas3196]

omg i am like so happy that i found your channel thank you for sharing!!!

[@janedo5188]

Thanks for sharing this!! Your day in the life of a lawyer is by far the best one I've seen on youtube.

[@BrittanyTran]

thank you!

[@jenniforniacation]

Hi Brittany! I was hoping your video would touch on what your daily work tasks looked like. I'm considering going to law school but wasn't sure if I would enjoy the day to day of what the profession calls for. I would love to hear about what your projects consist of! Thanks!

[@BrittanyTran]

hi Jenna! I'm going to be making a video series on being a lawyer and I'll definitely include that in there. honestly, it depends on what type of lawyer you are and what kind of company you work for. generally for me it's a lot of contract review (customers and vendors) and then random things like employment or intellectual property issues.

[@instinctz1736]

This type of day seems so boring to me, idk how people can sit at a desk for hours on end and work. I prefer manual labor and always moving. Sure every now and then a job where I can sit down seems enticing but I could never actually keep it. Different strokes for different folks

[@BrittanyTran]

definitely, I enjoy working at a desk but I agree it is not for everyone.

[@rasha1475]

one of the reasons I went to medical school is because I hate working at desk and i like moving , but it slept my mind that i'll still study at a desk a lot tho haha

[@caribaez5711]

Instinctz different types of personalities though..

[@livefreeordie7236]

I hear you on that. I tried desk jobs but i like to be out and about doing some good labor.

[@222333aaaaaa]

Brittany Tran have you always been in-house / transactional, Brittany?

[@therealbacaboo]

I love you. Thanks for sharing. 👀 looking forward to seeing more!! Subscribed. ✊🏽

[@whitneysource]

i love this video. seeing the subway gave me anxiety though reminds me of my every day commute lol

[@Beverly_elle]

Omg your office looks amazing! The break room is crazy nice!! Also caught your husband playing overwatch 😬😬😬😬

[@BrittanyTran]

LOL yup...his usual state.

[@michellesaya9958]

Haha I love this. Makes me nostalgic for the East Coast =)

[@BrittanyTran]

there are times when I miss California though haha!

[@michellesaya9958]

The grass is always greener on the other side ;__;

[@monamiller536]

ive had postal service as my alarm many times

[@jessicachang2858]

aww i loved this!

[@AshleyYoungMusic]

The snack game is insane. What is my life?? I'm a teacher and I still have to pay for the square lettuce they call a salad. Lol

[@bkeen7013]

Wow! Start ups are pretty lax if you can arrive at 9:30am and leave by 6pm. You seem like you enjoy your work though, so that's a plus.

[@BrittanyTran]

definitely, other departments work longer/different hours but for me I have a pretty set and good schedule.

[@SCL111]

Love the free snacks and drinks options at your office.

[@soyhiriana]

wow! Like my days in the agency... thanks for sharing!

[@lordhuebi]

I'm a 34 year old male tax accountant from Germany. I have no idea why I watched this, but I really liked it! Happy new year to you!

[@kevinswilcox]

My favorite part of the video was your prayer for supper! "In Jesus name Amen" no better way to do it!

[@open_your_mind_and_fly]

Bull Shit. She must pray for animals which she eats

[@Diari]

India Life on gd?

[@faithrachelsarah8963]

You have blessed life and I was so happy to seeing this ❤️ it was realistic. I have a dream to settle in NYC and to be a lawyer so your videos are always helpful and informative ❤️

[@juliansmith7894]

Thank you for the video!

[@B-og2gq]

Great video! Do you have any tips on how to get an in house counsel position right out of law school?

[@BrittanyTran]

I'll probably do a video on it but honestly just apply to a bunch of jobs even if they seem "beneath" you just to get your foot in the door. and apply before you take the bar.

[@erikanakagawa1422]

I really loved your video, it was so inspirational! I'm a high schooler interested in being a lawyer in NYC like you :) Do you have any tips to share with younger students? Also, does it matter where you go to law school, undergrad, etc?

[@BrittanyTran]

hmm, I'm planning to do a video about applying/getting into law school. I don't personally think it matters where you go to undergrad or law school as long as you are able to pass the bar exam and make connections. I do think it matters where you go in terms of location (if you want to practice in California, probably better to go to a california school). in addition, if you want to practice in a certain area of California it's probably better to go to school there.

[@lauragrace4388]

Great video

[@BaileyBlurbs]

Super cool!!!! You’ve mixed two cool working environments!

[@simpletalk4691]

Wow very lively vlog from NYC.. thanks!

[@princesshoward3456]

I absolutely love your videos! I am a 42-year-old wife and mother of 3. I am considering law school and your videos have been a Godsend.

[@fpspaul]

Must be nice to start your day at 8am....

[@BrittanyTran]

it is, haha. I take it for granted.

[@portxr]

that food situation is so ideal

[@vkrausevk]

I can relate , only difference is I go to bed way earlier to be able to ride and shine 👍💛

[@Pitchoo973]

That tech start up is quite nice got snacks and shit to eat !

[@BrittanyTran]

yes, it's such a great perk.

[@doublej5045]

They con their staff into free snacks but she probably gets paid shit.

[@BrittanyTran]

on the contrary, I get paid well!

[@doublej5045]

But not that well!

[@MarshallSteeves]

Double J Why so negative?

[@raymondandreesanchez5521]

My life wakes up Shower Breakfest Drive to school Starbucks Classes Time with friends House Homework Playing in internet Sleep

[@breathemusicx]

Ahhh!! This is my first video i've watched of yours, i'm studying for the june lsat & plan to go to law school right after undergrad and i live in nyc so it's really awesome to see a fellow NYCer on the same career path! subscribed, definitely looking forward to more videos!

[@BrittanyTran]

aww I'm glad that I could give you some insight into what a career in law could look like! I will definitely be doing more videos on my path and how I got here :) good luck on your LSAT!

[@skipper9854754]

Great video - thank you for sharing your day :)

[@pamelacardoso748]

I am an undergrad and thinking about law school after graduation. I have been searching and prospects for lawyers do not look so good. You being in the field, do you think that the demand is good? is a law degree valuable?

[@BrittanyTran]

it depends what kind of lawyer you want to become. honestly, it's not that huge of a demand and the competition is pretty high but it also depends where you want to practice (California and New York are harder to get jobs). I've heard a lot of people have trouble finding jobs after graduation.

[@user38689]

Do not borrow 150K to go to a TTT (look it up if you don't know what it is) DO NOT go if you can't get in at least top 50. If you really want to go, try applying again the second year, maybe with a better LSAT. No amount of free snack is worth borrowing for a degree that doesn't pay and the only way to get paid in law is to work at a decent firm. After a few years at a firm you can probably get an in-house job that pays about half of first year firm salary.

[@BrittanyTran]

mm I see what you mean, but at what cost? law firm life is definitely not good for work/life balance. I would rather make less but not work crazy hours.

[@elysian2765]

P C honestly this is so weird. This year I am going to uni for undergrad and I am doing a law degree. What do you study before you can study law? It is a waste of time everythit you do before

[@BrittanyTran]

you can study anything you want, most people do political science or psychology, communication etc. but it doesn't matter because then you go to law school to study the law.

[@metaparcel]

Your vlog was great but it was your heavenly beauty that hooked me. Amazing!

[@DragoNYC]

Brittany thank you for sharing and the video was very interesting.

[@azikiel1286]

that's the best thing to do in the morning.. daily devotion

[@tracythomas122]

My day starts with coffee or tea 😊. Then I proceed with my hygiene routine. 😀

[@jordanmcdaniel919]

Thanks for making this! Really interesting. Would love to intern there 😱

[@Itsaliyahha]

Thank you soo much for sharing 😊✨

[@Itsaliyahha]

I’m three years late tho😅

[@TheGolfClan]

The clip of him playing video games is hilarious !!