We are all first presented with an opportunity to choose and list our priorities with work and our varied interests. The legal profession is such that you can choose to specialize in one thing right from the beginning. For example, in law school, I had an option to either fill my CV with 10+ internships in 5 years or stay calculated and balance my duties and interests. Even after starting work, the rotation program at Infosys gave me the opportunity to explore different teams and choose my area of preference at work.
So for law students or fresh graduates, after you enter the profession, while making a choice between in-house and litigation, think what you want to do and figure out how to prioritize. If you feel like working in a law firm would demand more hours from you, which will not allow you to pursue other hobbies, you can cut it out. But you will also invariably cut out on the salary that you could potentially get at a law firm. So balancing and prioritizing what you want is important.
When I made the decision, I was aware that I wouldn’t earn as much or my career progression would be slower as compared to if I chose the law firm path. But dance has always been a priority for me, so it is best to prioritize and make peace with your priorities.
Source: Barandbench
