Should I Become a Lawyer? (the honest truth)

[@BrittanyTran]

Let me know what questions you have about being a lawyer!

[@vicky9017]

Brittany Tran Was it easy to find a job after college, how long did it take? Loved the video ❤

[@BrittanyTran]

after college, I went straight into law school so I didn't have to look for a job. If you meant after law school then it wasn't easy but it wasn't super difficult. It depends what types of jobs you are looking for, I was willing to take anything law related (even if it was a legal assistant).

[@sidayonabijoys.7608]

What is the difference between lawfirm and inhouse? Thankyou,i love your videos😁

[@BrittanyTran]

law firm is working at a law firm where you handle many different clients and cases. working in house means you work at a company in their legal department as a lawyer for the company. that means you are an employee of the company and represent the company in all their legal issues.

[@sidayonabijoys.7608]

Thankyouuu for answering 💕 i just want to ask again,what are the difference between lawyer and a prosecutor 😁

[@cassbellydance]

It’s comforting to know an introverted personality who likes writing and is non confrontational can succeed as a lawyer.

[@physicslawyer9845]

You can litigation or do transactional work. I have never litigated.

[@crookedprojects]

me too!

[@angelartamesia2]

Yes, I'm hella shy irl and my public speaking skills are horrible. I will get better!

[@scarface_p5739]

the pen is mightier than the sword my friend

[@Evakkk12]

@@angelartamesia2 that shouldn't at all stop you from wanting to pursue your dreams of becoming a lawyer. Public speaking etc are skills that you can learn to incorporate in your daily life in future. Anything can be learned. You got this!💕

[@Sam_A_Sam]

Can totally empathise with the bit when she said she didn't feel she had any special skills or special passions when she was younger.

[@angelajauregui1026]

That's me right now, and I'm in a law school because my parents told me

[@TXCTellsAll]

Sometimes you dont realize what skills you have that will benefit you. Being organized is a simple skill that will help you organize your arguments or keep the facts and law in order. Dig deep and try and figure out what things you are instinctively good at!

[@emmanuelae8171]

That’s me rn I literally have no passion for anything and dint know what I want to do with life

[@masterchef7888]

Me too lol I WANT to be a lawyer but I’m not superr passionate about it

[@luminarymani]

THATS LITERALLY ME RIGHT NOW LOL (IM 15)

[@Otter-Destruction]

A lot of lawyers I spoke to claim they weren't alcoholics before law school.

[@BrittanyTran]

It's possible, there's a lot of stress that goes into law school.

[@SaintNobody]

@Siege Yasharahla Sounds like he needs a diversion program and supervision.

[@colbygranger2489]

K M explains my grandma lol

[@ricardocastaneda4862]

@@BrittanyTran I love the truthfulness of your video. But I had a question. I'm thinking about switching my career from criminal justice (law enforcement) to being a paralegal. Do you think it's a pretty good career.

[@cynthiadagama9303]

I am an alcoholic law student...

[@helloashley3786]

I wanna be a lawyer or a stripper

[@putrapalguna]

Why dont be a lawyer and a stripper.. 😂

[@ruvashokoofficial]

Hello Ashley u do u boo

[@colbygranger2489]

Hello Ashley you gotta pay for college somehow

[@TheSushiandme]

Stripper. You will make more money and pay less taxes. All cash. :) Cons to being a stripper is that you will get older and lose your looks.

[@iliketea3514]

Yeah girl

[@feeltheillinois]

"i went to law school because my mom told me to" lmao, relatable

[@anamariaabnusy9660]

Sammmmeeee😂😂

[@icespirit9988]

Me too

[@WanAqilah-kt6ns]

feeltheillinois same

[@gladysabordo7007]

😂

[@winterssnowhadalittlelamb9716]

I hope no one takes my comment to heart but that's basically every Asian parent

[@aaliyahetc.6687]

Basically every job is gonna be shit as a beginner but if you really have a passion it's worth it.

[@amirabedini1388]

definitely !

[@nikkic4512]

I also wanted to be a lawyer. After working in a law firm, I decided to go to a pharmacy school instead. But life is just as tough no matter which direction you turn lol

[@BrittanyTran]

haha true, there are lots of professions where people work long hours.

[@bgates275]

Messing up a prescription could have consequences as big as screwing up a legal contract due to incompetence. In both cases, there could be legal ramifications and you could lose your respective license.

[@banzaaiiiii]

you probably have no issues finding working at big pharma companies with those qualifications?i thought about a similar career

[@KevinM88TR11]

Dealing with thousands of pills it’s easy to screw up

[@jessp5775]

it’s a very very stressful job. If people want their prescriptions now they want it now. You’re working on a prescription and someone comes in and their script isn’t ready you have to drop everything and work on it. Moreover, there are multiple cases where there’s 10 or more people waiting and you have to work on them as fast as possible. You’re constantly running and running trying to dispense 200 or more prescriptions a day. There are a lot of details you have to pay attention to for each patient and you also have to deal with their insurances. Also, the machine isn’t always the one counting and scanning. You have to be really good at multitasking and multitasking well. You absolutely cannot mess up a patient’s prescription. You also have to be extremely patient with the customers. These are just some things to consider if you want to become a pharmacist or a Phamarcy technician or if you want to be a clerk there. They all have different roles but they all absolutely have to be careful.

[@langevincamacho7517]

I love law, politics, and history. I really enjoy writing and reading. Debating is my life and I feel a rush of joy and purpose every time I do, and I feel that Law is my true passion.

[@amywells7350]

Finally, a comment I can really relate to! I’m the exact same 100%! It’s scary how spot on you got that for me 😂

[@langevincamacho7517]

Chen Kasher Thank you so much for the information.

[@ayahfarhan9413]

Chen Kasher that’s really interesting! thanks for sharing! I’m thinking of going into tort law as well

[@ivettejuarez9098]

same I think it might be my thing

[@reneeleezhiqi9324]

I truly feel the same way as you

[@insertyourfeelingshere8106]

She talked for 14 minutes straight in 1 take. Truely a lawyer

[@zu7260]

I think i saw 1 cut in like the beginning-ish but that is still impressive

[@jellyfishcorpseschannel01]

bro. i talk for an hour. now u made me confident cuz my mom b forcing me into the career

[@jellyfishcorpseschannel01]

@@zu7260 heck check my vids out then

[@insertyourfeelingshere8106]

@@jellyfishcorpseschannel01 if studying physics is just applied math, then law is just applied english and a lawyer would be the equivalent of an engineer

[@D4YT0N4]

She edited it a lot

[@rashmika9742]

I quit medical school to go into law and it seems like one of the best decisions I've ever made. I love reading, writing, debating, and I really am passionate about the law. I used to read about politics and legal things in my free time during med school. I just can't believe I didn't see myself as a lawyer sooner 😬

[@iamxcyn9838]

I’m doing the same thing and these videos are so supportive

[@Widad.A]

I also did the same! I think that law school gives you a more critical mind. In med school it was just learning biological facts without being critical. But this is normal, what would be the point to be critical to the truth ? I didn’t felt that it was helping me growing as a person, because this wasn’t what I wanted to be and I wanted to grow different skills. When I left med school and went to law school, I was so unsure about my decision but now I just regret to not having the guts to quit sooner. With that experience, I learned that life is a journey and soon or later you’ll always come back to what you truly love in life.

[@namrathav8010]

omg, im preparing for law school but i was also considering medical school, I'd have to retake a whole year to even be eligible for med school, all because im so enthralled by the field of psychiatry. I will mostly be going to law school tho, i hope i dont regret it

[@somerandoontheinternet5210]

I needed to hear this very much right now. I'm in the process of shifting from my pre-med program to go to a better suited course for law, and everything's been very scary and confusing these days. I don't know if this is a sign, but thanks for sharing your experience! :))

[@sairamesh5521]

I wanna be a cowboy baby

[@sajidkamil1049]

I laughed too hard at this

[@aliadnan7661]

Good for you!

[@tia9331]

My fav vine

[@diltonmessado804]

Lol I wanna be batman

[@sonal813]

Who else said this in their head like the vine😂

[@generictoast7678]

You crushed my dreams with honesty :)

[@TXCTellsAll]

Being honest with what you are and are not willing to do. However, you will be surprised what you will be willing to do if you decide its WORTH it. Do that analysis before giving up on your 'dreams.'

[@OliviaLeaf]

This video actually furthered my desire to go to law school! I’m argumentative, I live for debate and picking a part arguments, Philosophy taught me I’m good at reading long and boring pieces of literature, and I love dealing with and talking to people. I’m constantly chasing things that keep me busy, something that gives me a “work high”, and I feel like right now this is what I need to be working towards. Thank you for this video!! Made me excited more than anything.

[@sayit3777]

Same here....

[@majestyhype9605]

Which schools are u considering?

[@maryb3428]

Me too!

[@ny5769]

Samee

[@hopelovegood8131]

Sameeeeee

[@wildfuntennisbyfiterer710]

I am a litigator in Florida - practicing law for almost 20 years. There is a lot of bad and a lot of good about becoming a lawyer. Thank you for sharing your insight, and you make a lot of good points. As far as helping people - there are many lawyers who have the internal fortitude to keep that as their priority throughout their career - no matter whether or not they will make money. Sure - there are many who get jaded or who forget the reason they went into law, those are the bad apples in the industry. But there are a lot (well, at least a few) really good ones out there. P.S. - I worked at law firms most of my career, and I almost never spent more than 40 hours in the office. Sure, there were projects on which I worked long hours, even overnight. But those were fun and interesting. Big law may require such long hours - but you can be smart and succeed in law without killing yourself.

[@BrittanyTran]

good to know!

[@youreworthyourweightinavoc7189]

Good to hear! Am considering applying to law school but one thing I know is I can't sustain ongoing work of more than 50hr pw. I don't want big money, I want interesting work :)

[@DWORLD-xl4pb]

That basket of apples is mostly rotten, but that’s what makes the rewarding part worth working for with fervor. ✅💪🏽👌

[@dxnielmonte]

do you think 30 years old is too old to enter law school?

[@Happygolucky159]

Daniel Monte you can never be too old, dont worry chase your passion!

[@Candy9869-l1f]

I like her honesty. Half of the people that go to law school should not. I meet a lot of lawyers that tell me if they had a chance to do it again they would not go to law school.

[@EmmaChambers-jh9pd]

This video was depressing as hell but I still want to be a lawyer

[@susanmajek]

U can. I almost went to law school, but after thorough investigation I didn't. I'm in a different field which is also stressful. I'm yet to find a professional career that's not stressful in the US, but it's not so in other countries where work life balance is appreciated. If u do go, consider going part-time, take the least number of courses possible at a time, so you can really enjoy it & actually learn. Don't do it the full time "American style" where they educate u wrapped in a "stress test" by throwing too much at u to see if u break." That's what full time law school is & for no sensible reason other than some people behind the scenes lower & raise barriers to keep numbers where they want it. I've lived in other countries where people school happily & happily work professional careers for many years & never get burned out because they have realistic expectations and work life balance, which doesn't exist in the US cos it's capitalistic...

[@ceciliacorina]

People be writing in the comments like admissions officers gonna see them “I’ve always been really good at...”

[@d1v684]

LMAO

[@BeastnHarlotDFO]

Sometimes its useful (if someone does not have people in their life to share these moments with) to look to public forums for recognition and/or critiques on whether they may be suitable for the field. Even just getting ideas out may aid in introspection.

[@zeeee5252]

“Think why you wanna be a lawyer” me erm because I’m sick of being broke

[@milaliah]

Some lawyers make as low as $75-80,000! So be careful what your intention is (unless it's a joke then lmao)!

[@MM-xy3yr]

excuse me bitch that's mine thank you that’s not very low

[@marginelouis6674]

@@MM-xy3yr factor in 200,000 student loans

[@cfstockerrrrrrrrr2404]

@T M bestie I wanna be a teacher they make 40,000-60,000 that’s not bad

[@gezzapk]

You would probably earn the same being plumber which takes less than 2 years.

[@LikeReally86]

I'm a lawyer (in-house) and you're soooo right in this video! I can't say that I would do it again and I definitely won't encourage my future kids or anyone else to do it.

[@BrittanyTran]

I'm glad you agree with me!

[@BrittanyTran]

can't agree more!

[@NorJWWJD]

Why are you guys so un-enthusiastic about your amazing careers makes me sad lol --- Im dying to go to LS no $$ :/// -- In House lawyer-ing doesnt seem like too bad of a gig (correct me iiw) Is it monotonous work? is that why you don't like it? your salaries alone are something to be grateful for (respectfully!) x

[@C3yl0]

Then leave the job and let people that really wants to do it to make it. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@SaintNobody]

@@C3yl0 Your suggestion has a few unstated premises. First, you assume that people not obsessed with practicing law are in some way blocking others from entering the field. Second, that there is a large pool of enthusiastic people who want to be lawyers. Third, that clients will be well served by the replacement of the former with the latter. Read Harper's "The Lawyer Bubble," and confirm his sources, or provide some research to support your priors. I would love to believe your three assumptions, but I haven't seen reliable evidence supporting them.

[@andrewholt670]

Obviously Bar exam has been a pain in my ass that won't bother me any longer I have gotten my license already thanks to you Mr Dylan God bless you more cuz you made it possible for me

[@JacksonTerry-qm9ov]

At times it doesn’t matter how hard you study you also need to pray to God for success

[@KingstonMartin-gl6br]

People keep talking about Dylan all over KZbin,he must be a very awesome help

[@HendersonJoshua-km9ux]

Yes you're correct but remember heaven helps those who help themselves, try studying if you can't study then get yourself a good help

[@jameskennedy7472]

I studied for months and couldn't pass, I guess passing is a blessing

[@ZoeJames-xv6gr]

Bar exam might seem so tough to pass but studying very hard is a very vital skill to win trust me.

[@purelovetexas4509]

I’m considering going to Law School. It’s been on my heart for quite some time now. I have a nonprofit organization that helps sex trafficked victims, and my hearts desire is to fight for these women in court. I have my bachelors but it’s no where near law. This video helped me lean towards my decision. Thank you!

[@fromisnt_9]

update?

[@milana2020]

Updatee??????

[@nelly_008]

Update?

[@emberine.]

Update?

[@_Samuel969]

Update?

[@20somethinglawyer]

A lot of writing, reading and research! and totally unlike the glamourized law in TV shows. I enjoy being a lawyer nonetheless!

[@bgates275]

Is the practice of law, anything like the LSAT? That is the stage I am currently at. Unfortunately, I've also been told by a lawyer that the best part of law is law school.

[@15dugogo]

Get a mentor.

[@BrittanyTran]

in my opinion it is not like the LSAT at all. i personally prefer working over law school because I don't like to study but I think some people prefer school than work life so it all depends.

[@galslovveme]

what do you enjoy about it?

[@jazzylovesth]

Do you have to be good at arguing? Like are you constantly in debates? I want to be an immigration lawyer but I feel like I’d cry arguing my way to keep families together lol.

[@cheesy9352]

I wanna become a lawyer but as this video showed, I asked myself "is Lawyer really meant for me? I mean, Im lazy on writing." But despite all that, I still followed my heart, on becoming a lawyer. Brain is the one making you confuse but as long as ur heart speaks, u cant never pick the wrong choice

[@sadia9061]

do you regret it? what's it like?

[@euseo]

yes, how’s it like now?

[@laurelmoonwalk3043]

2 years later, how's it going ?

[@str1ker3wisen16]

"Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life." Proverbs 4:23 AMP Be careful my friend your heart is the reactor not the thinker like your brain is

[@yuhsiang123]

ive been debating law school. I had good grades as an undergrad, but got a terrible LSAT score. Got denied to the schools I wanted to go, but was relieved at the same time because I dont think it's my passion in life to become a lawyer at the moment. Thinking about being a legal assistant for a while. Your video was very real, and I'm glad I found this!

[@cookiewatermelon5827]

What did u change your career into ?

[@yuhsiang123]

@@cookiewatermelon5827 wow completely forgot about this comment until this comment popped up in my notifications! I am now a Sr. Paralegal at a law firm doing business immigration. Just like my comment 4 years ago, being a lawyer is still on the table for me but I am finding it quite fullfilling just being a Paralegal right now!

[@raquelprsn]

@@yuhsiang123 What was your LSAT score? idk whats considered "terrible"

[@mayaleex3]

LOOOL I love how real this is! Your intro was also amazing :)

[@BrittanyTran]

haha I'm trying to do a recap in the beginning now!

[@SaintNobody]

You had me at negotiating with slow bureaucracies and dealing with deception and ignorance. Good stuff!

[@bobcaterpillar813]

Omg Maya I love you 💕💕

[@daeshunnelibalisi8643]

Honestly, I don't know what career I'm going to purse anymore.

[@alyssaguevara8284]

same haha!

[@AnuRadha-tc4zb]

Totally agree, I studied for a lawyer and after 2 years as a legal assistant I decided to change my career. You don't just need to like to read and write, you need to like to read long and boring legal language and to be able keep concentration! That's really tough. I love reading and writing but legal reading and writing is a superpower not everyone has.. Overworking is typical in most places, so think 10 times before you go for it.

[@BrittanyTran]

very true! and yes you're right it's boring reading and writing haha.

[@napoleon9970]

What did you change you’re career too?

[@lolarodriguez9284]

Lol i was like 9 reading instruction manuals for fun because id read anything around me with words on it i never met any other child or teen who enjoyed reading the newspaper every part of it except sports😂sounds perfect to me 👌

[@ceciliaw1065]

So true

[@serenasmith1662]

@@lolarodriguez9284 thats great !

[@theguy8111]

Honestly im so greatful that you were so honest with what its like to be a lawyer, you even gave life advice on what should determine what we persue. Amazing work

[@briannacollins1442]

Seriously hands down one of the most transparent videos I have seen. You are very down to earth probably one of the best traits you have as a lawyer I imagine. I’m a paralegal and I see the stress the associates are under it’s insane. Was thinking of being a lawyer but more and more thinking against it. thanks for the insight

[@BrittanyTran]

I really appreciate the supportive comments!

[@gwen5949]

As a high school senior I really wanted to pursue art as I was always good at it. My parents were on board and everything was alright. But lately in the back of my mind I’ve always wanted to be a lawyer but was never confident enough to try. I always thought I wasn’t good enough but I guess watching this video gave me the push. I plan on taking psychology and then moving on with law school.

[@theuserexperience]

why are we the same person

[@bellagardner4241]

I want to become a lawyer, but I am still very young and still want to wait to see if it works out but so far I think it will.

[@bmc868]

I want to be a rockstar.....

[@michellemarie1197]

Everyone wants to secretly be a rockstar

[@pets6939]

@@michellemarie1197 , or date one

[@rev3160]

Me too

[@tonymusiker4316]

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[@rissa1001]

Rock on my dude rock on

[@goldfishdoingcutethings5779]

I love writing and reading, and generally, I work pretty well in a high-stress environment. The only thing that I’m really scared of is “losing a piece of my soul” (it sounds dramatic I know)... I am very passionate about social justice, and I would love to become an immigration lawyer. I’m just scared that I’m going to have to end up fighting for the “bad guys”.

[@BrittanyTran]

it's possible, you just can't let things like debt or making more money get to you if you want to do things like social justice or an immigration lawyer.

[@Txcowboy80]

I'm not going into law but thought your video was very interesting. Great advice to students thinking of entering the field.

[@BrittanyTran]

thanks! It is helpful for people in general trying to figure out their career.

[@maddie5851]

It sounds like you don't really enjoy your job. Have you considered making a career change? Since you're not "passionate" about the law, what are you really passionate about? I'm starting law school in the fall, and I feel like this entire video was about why NOT to go to law school.

[@BrittanyTran]

you are right, I do not enjoy being a lawyer (but, I actually do enjoy my job because I have good coworkers and a great company I work for) which is why I felt compelled to make this video to make sure people know what they are getting into. to be honest, I'm not really passionate about anything other than food and youtube! so I guess that's why this has become my hobby :).

[@maddie5851]

Okay thanks for the info. This channel is really helpful.

[@missmisery54]

This has really discouraged me to go into law. I’m about to graduate, and now I don’t know what to do with my life.

[@galslovveme]

@@BrittanyTran well goof thing you can share your experience and probably con't being a youtube blogger.

[@grish5179]

Miss Misery if one video stopped you, you have other problems

[@satorugojoslefttoe3698]

“What are your reasons on becoming a lawyer” me: 1-Money 2-inspired by a kdrama 3-I can scream at people 4-ʜᴇʟᴘɪɴɢ ᴘᴇᴏᴘʟᴇ

[@aria721.6]

Which Kdrama?

[@satorugojoslefttoe3698]

@@aria721.6 suspicions partner While you were asleep

[@beautifulcreature6658]

@@satorugojoslefttoe3698 omg please I just finished sus partner and now I’m thinking about studying law 😂 this happen to me after watching every kdrama

[@nicoleabestado6614]

try watching 'law school' it's also fun

[@thatguyty476]

" 3-Screaming at people" OBJECTION!!!

[@lostbeyondpluto]

I love how honest and straight to the point you are. I'm a lawyer but I've never practised (forced into the degree by my dad--made a whole video about whether that entire experience was worth it), so it's really interesting to hear it from a perspective of an (honest) working lawyer. thanks for your candidness!

[@joymcintosh7774]

Hey Brittany! My name is Joy, and I'm a home schooled Junior in high school. I am researching what it is like to be a lawyer, and this video was so helpful! Thanks!

[@Knosferatu]

I bet this video saved a lot of souls lol.

[@jacquelynelder7247]

I've been contemplating being a lawyer ever since I graduated high school and now I'm in my junior year at Cal worrying even more! You're HONEST advice is REALLY helpful, thank you for taking the time to share your story!!

[@madisonwinters9407]

when you have no personality and don't know what you love but have to figure something out before college applications

[@gwynbleiddroach2589]

Well, I’m actually switching my major from biology to political science in the hopes of going to law school. I’m seriously passionate about politics, and I love winning debates. Academically, the only thing I i’m actually gifted in is digesting information that I read, and being able to use it(mostly history and politics). I think I actually need law to be happy. Im used to hard work already from prior military, and healthcare experience. I just want to be miserably happy if you know what I mean, and I think law will do that.

[@marthakilcoyne5030]

I like her a lot she actually talks about the topic and she knows her stuff now she’s smart and not full of herself now she can inspire

[@bcok99]

All I gotta say is, I'm a sophomore trying to get my first bachelors and you just saved my life.

[@nannanli7189]

One thing I learned from reading tons of opinions in law school is that before the judges found any reasoning, they’ve already made the decision and the reasoning (including but not limited to precedents, plain meaning interpretation, legislative history, etc) is there just to justify their decisions, I.e. they made decisions first then found reasonings to justify their decisions. We ordinary people make our decisions the same way. Once we’ve made our decisions, we’re always “willfully blind” to the negative factors and we only look at this factors that support our decisions. This is ok because life is unpredictable and sometimes we just need to follow our heart.

[@mckharryy]

I really wanna be a lawyer but it sounds a lot of work

[@BrittanyTran]

it is, but if it's your dream and passion then go for it!

[@mattd.2932]

Same. I like arguing (call me a prick) and I like an intellectual challenge. Yet, I’m only 12, so I still have a lot of time for decisions.

[@aztre]

@@mattd.2932 me too lol

[@hellynatai4572]

Thunder Willeh ,, me tooooooo 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@askjohn22]

Think of the money, the cold hard cash 🤪🥵😋

[@ingridf.9004]

Everyone has a different path and can adjust their career/life as it suits them. There are always different possibilities as a lawyer/doctor/engineer/etc to work and have a balanced life (or not, if you want you can work like crazy in nearly EVERY profession). If you believe that it can be done, then you are right. People, do not wait to see a video of someone that did it so you can go there and do it yourself. Just do it! Yeah, life is not easy, you are probably going to think that you should have done it differently at some point, but that shaped you and got you where you are. I know lawyers, doctors, engineers, dentists that are called to work in the middle of the night...because they chose that way. You can be a doctor and work in a office or a lab and never be "disturbed by patients" (and we NEED those kind of doctors). What I am trying to say is that you will always have tons of possibilities, and if you do not then just create them. PS.: I am not criticizing Brittany. I know people ask for this kind of video. I decided to watch it because I was curious about what she had to say about law school/career and I realize that it is pretty damn close to what I think about med school and it is probably the same for other careers if you take it seriously.

[@halk-vn]

"Am I doing this just because it's prestige?" "Just because my parents told me to?" "Just because I saw it on TV?" . . . . . . . Feels like i just got busted.

[@nazario4011]

(I’m a junior in high school) I was honestly thinking of being a lawyer but now i know it’s not for me so I thank you for it

[@justinferreira6460]

I’m a litigation lawyer and I love it...yes you break your back and yes clients can be whiny and petty sometimes and yes studying for and financing your degree and law school sucks and the bar exams are intense but it really helps you develop the ability to think logically and coherently...and the part that I love the most about it is pitting yourself against another attorney and ripping them to shreds...really makes you feel like a pit bull sometimes and it also keeps you very sharp...if your the type of person that likes to challenge yourself intellectually then you will do really well...you will become argumentative and sometimes at home you have to remember to switch that part of you off but I love my career so much😬😁and once you begin to gain a reputation for winning the money will roll in😍she was correct in saying that you need a partner that is understanding and I’m lucky enough to be dating a wonderful and intelligent girl who used to work at my firm as a legal secretary so she understands and pushes me...you don’t sleep a lot and you will probably survive on energy drinks😂but you will be ok if you push yourself to make it😬

[@BrittanyTran]

great insight!

[@AngelisaAustin]

Thank you for your honest insight on your journey in becoming a lawyer. I have a BFA in Graphic Design, an MBA and am seriously considering my JD in Commercial law. I am what you would call a creatively technical analytical person. I desire to open my own school and potentially a college. I love reading writing and researching. I have big ambitions and honestly I am nervous anxious excited and all to embark upon this journey. I am a perfectionist and knowing law school is expensive, I cannot afford to fail and that is where the bit of reluctance sets in. I have to have my application in by March 2021 and the next LSAT is April 10th or 11th, 2021. Mind you I know nothing about law,, I’m trying to figure out the best methods to study and prepare for LSATs and I’m definitely feeling the pressure right now and want to avoid rushing it. At any rate this comment is getting long and I feel like I’m ranting. Thanks again for your video content and all the best to everyone on their respective educational 🎓 and or professional endeavors. 🙂

[@KimberlyMarie282]

The realest video about becoming a lawyer!!!

[@yutassmilehealsme6572]

1:35 hahaha same growing up I wanted to become an astronaut or a chemical engineer then I hit 11th grade and wow physics and chem are just another language to me. I never wanted to become a lawyer growing up too but I realised that I'll prolly be good at it because I love and am good at writing

[@D4YT0N4]

How is the lawyer life?

[@csensale]

“I just wanna help people” My response to anyone saying they want to do a particular field in order to help people is: EVERYTHING HELPS PEOPLE!!! Lol

[@heatherbowen55]

Glad to have stumbled upon your new "Life As A Lawyer" series after just watching your recently-posted in-house video. I'm similarly glad to have the law school life behind me and it is so refreshing to see a Christian attorney vlogger in New York on KZbin. Keep striving as you are!

[@BrittanyTran]

I'm glad you found me as well! Thank you for the encouragement.

[@MsAirbears]

I've wanted to be a corporate lawyer since I was 7 years old. Wanted to be an anesthesiologist, but realized I'm not interested in medical stuff. Switched to law. Currently a junior in college. I have a full ride, and my job will be paying for law school for me. Lately I've been feeling like I'm not all that interested anymore. I have a huge passion for nature and helping all walks of life, and thinking of switching majors. I feel a bit lost. It's either money (lawyer) or live a more basic life doing something that I dont know yet but will bring joy. Do you think you could grow to really like being a corporate lawyer once you become one if you once had that passion? I dont want to not do it, and disappoint myself.

[@BrittanyTran]

honestly, I don't know that you would be able to grow the passion. Could you do something law related but with nature? Maybe an environmental lawyer or something that helps what you're passionate for? That might help to get rid of the mundane legal work you'll be doing. As I'm sure you know, just because you make a lot of money it won't mean that you will be happy and I would say sacrifice money for doing what you love. Maybe try to find people who are doing things you are interested in and ask them how they like it etc.

[@MsAirbears]

Brittany Tran Thank you so much

[@lattejiu]

"we must make the goal conform to the individual, rather than make the individual conform to the goal" - Hunter S. Thompson. If who you are as a person doesn't align with the characteristics of a lawyer, really think hard about your career choice. Keep in mind, you change as you age with new perspectives and experiences, hence why you changed your mind about being an anesthesiologist; it's normal. In other words, find careers that will fit who you are as a unique individual, rather then finding the next big salary profession and CHANGING yourself just to fit that role. Would you change who you are fundamentally just to date or marry someone? It's the same with jobs, and in my humble opinion, that's why people have mid-life crisis career-wise.

[@jayyang8876]

Nature is overrated. Being poor with no influence doesn't help nature. I'd say, don't switch majors since you're getting a free ride for school. Pass the bar, earn tons of money, network with people in government/businesses and then you'll be able to fund your passion/interests.

[@MsAirbears]

Jay Yang Thank you, that was my initial goal. I'm leaning more towards that. A full ride to undergrad and law school shouldn't be wasted.

[@AmericanBulldogFit]

At 41 years old I'm contemplating a career change. I've always been very strong in academics (particularly science, business, and mathematics). I'm very intelligent, understand human psychology, and I have 20 years of experience in dealing with people in times of duress and high emotion. IF I choose to pursue a career in law, it will be with a 4 year degree in business, and my CPA designation. I feel too many people study "poor" undergrad programs. I enjoy your channel. I just found it today :)

[@andyvarela2508]

I was trying to find answers of whether I really wanted to be a lawyer or not and after seeing this I am 300% more confident that I DO WANT to be a lawyer! Fuck yessss

[@harryratnam555]

This was in my recomended, I'm not even in this field, but thank you so much for making this video and educating people. There's not enough brutally honest assessments out there!

[@ChristophProbst]

After being a paralegal for 10 years, realizing this is all I know now, and wanting to have a more direct impact with clients, I decided to take the lawyer track. Instead of law school, I'm in a law reader program. I can't imagine the stress of the bar with $160,000 in debt hanging over my head. I am stressed enough about passing the bar in a couple years, but it would be so much worse to have such enormous debt and fail. Should I pass though, my plan is to be a guardian ad litem to help the kids going through the system.

[@BrittanyTran]

interesting, what's a law reader program? is that where you take the bar without going to law school?

[@letticeherma2228]

I'm also interested in what a law reader program is! Is it difficult to get into? What are the requirements for it? Also, that is a very admirable cause! I'd love to become a lawyer for the same reason!

[@ChristophProbst]

@@BrittanyTran - Three years later I found myself back at this video and realized that you asked what the law reader program was! Four states (Virginia, Vermont, Washington, and California) allow a student to study the law under the supervision of an attorney in a law office instead of at a law school. During that time, the student submits examinations given to him/ her by the supervising attorney to the bar examiners. After 3 or 4 years of study, the student is qualified to take the bar exam. The student does not receive a JD or any type of certification, he/she is just permitted to take the bar exam. A pass means licensure as an attorney. Fortunately, I did pass my first time and I am now a qualified guardian ad litem for children!

[@donizekor2215]

“Clients are the enemy” 😂😂😂😂

[@vickymtz4445]

I love how honest you are. I am on the same page with you when you said that you weren't really passionate about becoming a lawyer.

[@nasrinthebarbarian]

Thank you for this. I will be applying to grad school in the fall and I have been debating the programs I wanted to apply to. I am have been looking at law, game design, and library science. Law was based on helping people but also income. Your videos have helped me realize that I could never be happy as a lawyer. Thank you for your help and your honesty.

[@RM-kk1nz]

My dad tells me to be an engineer, you see I’m not good at any type of science or math.The only subject I was good at is English. I loved writing essays. I love asking questions and figuring out answers. I love proving points. I do get anxious while I’m presenting something but it not like I don’t know what I’m doing.

[@thatgirlnaat]

I’m more apprehensive about the LSAT and the Bar exam. I’m not the best test taker, but I have the determination and grit to work hard and get what I’m after.

[@kefitzpatrick88]

Another thing to add is that the work schedule and work/life balance also varies greatly depending on your practice area. Some disciplines are more stressful and chaotic than others - e.g. litigation can be crazy, especially during trial, but intellectual property often has very regular schedules and tends to be more predictable. There are a lot of different kinds of law and a lot of different kinds of lawyers! I agree that research is key!

[@rainathorpe2802]

This is funny because I also wanted to be an environmental scientist or environmentalist and switched to Philosophy - legal studies. Thanks for giving the truth straight up.

[@rikyjean721]

Kimberly Anne,Philosophy is interesting ,i would like to take the risk... but it seems difficult to find a job after completing the degree.Can you just give me an advice

[@hannahhen4576]

Me too, I wanted to do evolutionary biology and ecology, but now I’m going for philosophy

[@WinyMary]

Questions: Why do you want to be a lawyer? Know what you like to do? Work/life balance? Financial debt

[@joselinsanchez7120]

Thank you for your video. This is honestly amazing! I work at an immigration law firm full time in Indiana. I cried a couple times due to the over load of work. I really like helping others so I’m thinking about law school. Still not sure what to do. I will look more into your videos! Thank you

[@emilyb3875]

So glad I found your channel!! I just finished my sophomore year, majoring in HR and minoring in Business Law. I really like the legal side of my studies, and I have been thinking about going to law school specializing in either immigration and employment law. I am on my second HR internship and I am really passionate about helping people, debate, writing, advocacy, and government. I am just not sure about the work-life balance and complete frustration I know I would feel about slow-moving, government bureaucracy.

[@julianfuster]

Thanks Brittany for your honest and for share your REAL experience. A lot of people ( including me in the past ) have a wrong and unrealistic expectation about being a Lawyer in this case. Too many Tv shows and movies make us think wrong about that. The wrong "positive" thinking about I do what I love without thinking about pros and cons. In my opinion is cuz people does not like to think. It is a maturity problem. I am a Lawyer from Argentina and here and also the entire world happens the same.

[@cavianguardian]

Dang! You were more helpful than my teachers and adults in my life. Thank you!!!! This was a wake up call

[@mattlemmons4052]

You can find small/mid size firms that require 20-25 billable hours a week minimum. I know of some firms that value work/life balance. Edit: Typically larger firms require 50 billable hours a week. I believe that's what she was talking about when explaining the 60-80 hours. If you have your own practice, you spend 12+ hours a day working.

[@keoniantolin5435]

Thank you Brittany for your honest account. I'm at a crossroads with my career right now and I am considering law school. Some of the things that you were talking about I didn't even consider. Great video!

[@adrenaf.]

Brittany, thank you for being honest. I've heard a lot of attorney's say, if they had to do it all over again; they wouldn't. I was passionate about "law" but became ill. I don't need the habitual stress of law and "clients".

[@JasonGafar]

Ps, one last thing, Brittany. I absolutely loved how you referenced God in the end of this video. That touched my heart. I wish you success in your legal practice.

[@msxmurda2385]

I love your video, mate. It’s different for me. I didn’t want to have a boss, and during undergraduate school I figured the best route would be to open my own small business; a law firm. I went to Trinity University in Dublin. Probably much different than the states...but that if your family doesn’t own a pub mini mart, or a farm - buying a second phone, building a website, and advertising is the best way to starting a small business. I’m 19 months in and I love it.

[@Callmeab50]

I’m a 15 year old boy and I changed my mind

[@EuEu-ys2lz]

... what did you chose then?

[@Saffrone221]

Be whatever you want as long as the salary can sustain you, any job that pays your rent with you first paycheck. My professor said “ choose a job you like and make little or choose a job you hate but make alot off, go do the second one money buy happiness”

[@n.trs1788]

Thank you so much for your awesome video!! I currently work in a law firm (as a legal assistant) and my fiancé is going to law school so of course I’ve been debating on going to law school “cause why not?” And everyone has tipped toed around me regarding this. Thank you for your honesty it’s giving me more to think about and reinforced what I’ve noticed. I really appreciate your point of view and how direct it was.

[@serenawilliams6514]

To me, being a lawyer does cross my mind especially since I love politics, history and criminal justice. I am a Political Science major at Iowa State and that ultimately, I will either enter law or politics to become President or something like Olivia Pope or Madam Secretary.

[@kaitlynnachos2279]

I literally just finished my first year of high school and I am already worried about how I am going to get into law school and the dept and all that stuff but I am really passionate about this and I desperately want to become a employment law lawyer. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO

[@BrittanyTran]

you have plenty of time to figure it out don't worry! Focus on getting into a good college first :)

[@kaitlynnachos2279]

Brittany Tran thank you so much for replying and I will try my best ❤:)

[@abichfelix1915]

For me I'm passionate about debating, winning arguments not just mere winning but doing so with facts. All these give me fulfilment.

[@pulp735]

Great video!! If you're watching and considering going to law school please, please watch and listen carefully! I was like many of you a few years ago and sooooo many people told me to do my research and listen carefully to other lawyers about going to law school. I did, but I don't think I listened enough. I graduated from law school in 2017. I have a decent non-law job now that I got right after graduation but honestly I should not have gone. I don't want to go so far as to say that I'm "haunted" by my decision to go to law school, but I definitely regret it. It's the sacrifice and the time commitment that you really need to pay attention too. Law school and the legal profession really take over your entire life. If you have other hobbies or other interests or other things that are very important to you, then you probably should not go to law school. The reality is, your career will take over your life for many, many years. For some people, that's just fine. They're okay with the sacrifice and are able to put their head down and just grind. But you have to be honest with yourself and really be aware of what you're getting into! The cost of going to law school timewise, moneywise, and stresswise is really not worth it if you're just going to "try it out." Even if you graduate and pass the bar exam, it's a very difficult and competitive career. It's hard to get a job or find your niche. I actually found that most lawyers and law students were NOT outgoing, social people. The trial lawyers are actually a very small percentage of lawyers. Most lawyers I met are introverted anti-social types. That should tell you more about the reality of the profession. Personally, I was definitely an outgoing person and showed a very strong aptitude for trial work. But it's such a small niche of the law, that if you're not fully dedicated and can't make the right connections, it's going to be very hard for you to find your way. However, be sure to talk to as many lawyers (of all types) as you can. Many, many lawyers I talk to have a negative perception of the career (honestly most.) However, there are plenty of others who are fine with it or even happy practicing! Make sure you talk to these people too, but try to get them to be HONEST. Don't settle for the bullshit, scripted, "this is what i'm supposed to say," stock answers. Really get into it with them about the time commitments, stress commitments, and the MONEY. I know it's impolite to ask about money, but my advice is don't be afraid. That's why most people get into this profession. There's too much at stake, and lawyers sacrifice too much to not be honest about discussing money. I'd be wary of lawyers who avoid discussing this aspect of the job.

[@joeyaliofficial]

I think you may have just saved me from 3+ years of pain. Thank you!!

[@pamelaaranzazu]

loved this, it's very VERY realistic and I like how you also add at the end why its not for everyone or how maybe some people go into it with a very idealistic approach

[@infinity_karmix797]

The reason I want to be a lawyer is I love writing and public speaking. I also like to argue for the rights of what the plaintiff and defendant want or need. Another passion I have is studying the laws of America so the occupation of being a lawyer is perfect for me.

[@trecelle]

At this point, I want to be a lawyer because i dont have any "special skills" either. I am really argumentative but I don't like to write or read. I'm guessing that I will have to choose the type of lawyer I want to be.

[@iyendeezont]

It’s been a year, did you try to become a Lawyer? What’s it like? Do you regret it?

[@iyendeezont]

Did you end up studying law?

[@iamandreinabordas]

This video made me rethink my decision of applying for law school as my mean goal in life is to have my own successful business, travel the world without being tied to a strict schedule, invest in properties, create my own fashion brand, talk about law of attraction and money management on KZbin. I should probably study something more related to my interests than working that hard on a law degree just for the prestige that comes from saying that you are a lawyer. I don’t think that other people’s recognition would make my life any happier. Doing what I really want in life and achieving my personal goals would make me much happier. I also want to get married and start a family in about 5 years and be able to be present for my children while running my own business from home. So starting law school now with the aim to never become a lawyer but just for recognition on my cv is probably not the best idea I think. Thanks for making this video! Very honest and helpful ❤️

[@julienbongars4287]

Ok, let me stop you right there because you're contradicting yourself. From what I gather from this video, you became a lawyer purely based on your circumstances and going with the flow of what you were doing. It may have been chaotic when you think back on your life and the decisions you made to get you where you are but there was some order to that chaos. That in my mind is the closest anyone is going to get to passion before committing 100% of their time. Let me give you an example: there is absolutely no way you will ever be able to truly know what it's like to be a lawyer until you actually become one. You may have a very good idea when you're studying in law school, you may talk to a lot of lawyers and you may apply to a lot of law firms but you will never truly know what it feels like to become a lawyer until you actually become one. There is no passion, there is only a leap of faith you have to take where there is a 50/50 chance things work out as you find you'll grow into your career and if just one tiny thing doesn't completely check out, you bail and move on to the next thing. Also let's face it, the grass is always going to be greener on the other side and you're always going to hate the job you do. I had a friend who was ultra passionate about graphic design and his dream was always to be paid to be a graphic designer. Now that he finally has that job, he hates it and is actually thinking about going into programming. Don't fall into the trap of waiting for your dream job or finding your true passion. It doesn't exist! Just go with whatever feels right and keep an open mind as you take in as much as you can. You'll have it figured out eventually..

[@BrittanyTran]

definitely, you won't know until you actually work as a lawyer. the point of my video was to make people think about why they are becoming a lawyer and the motivations behind it. I think a lot of people who are in high school or younger just want to be lawyers because they think they will make a lot of money and their parents tell them to. I wanted to be honest in telling them what to expect if they do become lawyers. Just so they think twice before committing to that career path :)

[@megaroooney]

🙌🏼👏🙌🏼👏🙌🏼

[@th2030]

Trust everything she said is both but the hard truth

[@itsfuckinglauren]

Does your friend like programming? Im considering either law school or going back to school for programming

[@julienbongars4287]

@@itsfuckinglauren depends what you like. I prefer programming though. It's more challenging, you get to work for more industries and the work environment and work life balance is a lot better. Another big advantage is that you will never experience more creative and professional freedom than working as a web developer. The only challenges are that technology is always changing and you continuously have to adapt yourself to it and your ability to manage people and communicate problems, solutions and expectations. But again, it's up to you m8.

[@CRISTALINA519]

I needed to hear this. Thank you. First generation Americans from low-economic backgrounds can really benefit from videos like this. I personally don’t know any lawyers who I would be able to have this talk with. So thanks again.

[@Oliviaa1994]

I’m currently trying to get into law school and mmmh.... I’d say your video was very helpful. It made me reflect on my intrinsic motivation and why I wanted to study law. Thank you for that👌🏼💯

[@KC-yp4hc]

Very engaging Brit. My friends are sort of pressuring me into going to law school because it's why I came to America but despite how disappointed I make them, I have to think about my future life. Thank you for this.

[@beko____]

Thank you! This is good to hear, as someone who casually says maybe I’ll be a lawyer, from time to time.

[@chosenone5346]

I got so happy when she mentioned Suits :)

[@ericdegracia6506]

Its weird that everityng she say just made me more passionate about law?

[@rosskeeling4459]

Having no special skills or passion is a common theme. But it's not tragic. It's fun to learn new skills and learn a trade you can make a living at. There's always something enjoyable about legal work, and you don't need to be passionate to enjoy your work and build up a nice career, you just have to have respect for your work, and continually strive to do it well. I went to law school because the construction industry collapsed in my region back in '06, and I needed find a way to make a living. It was a good decision. But I had savings, and went to an affordable state school in the upper Midwest, so my debt was very manageable. This helped make my legal career more flexible and portable. Thank you for sharing your video. I enjoyed it.

[@liabluu3350]

I'm 15 and I'm not exactly sure what I want to do when I get older. I truly want a good job like a Lawyer so I can prove to the rest of my family that I'm better than my parents and older siblings..

[@hermizalbelaty1530]

I love how you summarized everything about becoming a lawyer. What i hate about myself is that English is my second language and I really work hard to improve my English skills, however i find it frustrating that I can't really understand every word in English. Also im that type of guy who likes to argue all time and never let anyone prove me wrong because i assure that every info i have searched about is 100% true. Lastly, I love being a defence attorney cause I think solving crimes and stopping violence is my passion and I really want to create a peaceful and loving community. Money is not an issue for me and i doubt it would be hard at the beginning of law school but later on i hope it becomes easier. I just want to know your advice about my issue. Thank you :)

[@BrittanyTran]

being a defense attorney is difficult work but if you have the passion for it then you should pursue it. would you want to practice in the United States? or a country with English as the main language? Definitely seek to improve your verbal and writing skills because as a defense attorney you will need to speak in front of the judge, jury and opposing counsel as well as writing briefs.

[@hermizalbelaty1530]

Is there different ways to improve my language skills since you know better and you have experienced everything in law school. I personally think that reading books is an excellent way to improve it but some people tell me that if you don't engage with people who speak different language like English. You might find it extremely hard to learn faster and I don't really go out a lot.

[@BrittanyTran]

yes, I would say also practicing speaking with other English speakers or people who speak English.