The reality of mental health in biglaw.

BigLaw - the most powerful, prestigious, and renowned law firms in the US and beyond. Little is known publicly about the inner working of mental health in the industry. I dive into the state of mental health in Biglaw and the pain points that attorneys of all shapes and sizes (including staff) face in the profession.
We don't lead in rates of anxiety, depression, and addiction for no reason.
▼ Timestamps ▼
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00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Mental Health in BigLaw
03:30 - Hours: East Coast vs West Coast
05:24 - East Coast Law
06:15 - Worst Part of BigLaw
10:05 - My First law job
11:50 - Most important factor to why Mental Health is a Problem in BigLaw
14:39 - BigLaw Stories
18:34 - Summarising everything
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[@serene_today]

as an ex-big law attorney, i'm so grateful you made this video. i think i almost died from it tbh.

[@AfricanGirl44]

This is a very informative video! I am considering law school but my family is concerned about work-life balance. Great tips in this video!

[@untanglingmind9901]

Thanks for sharing this video Julian! As you correctly pointed out, we need to set our own boundaries for our well-being. And for that , we need to be aware of why our mental health is important much before than when we are on the verge of burnout.

[@julianinlaw]

thanks for this :)

[@UdoADHD]

My cousin hates being a lawyer but he told me that he’s lucky that he’s practicing in Texas. He is still planning an exit strategy from big law.

[@ellenmei7361]

Thank you for sharing your insights and experience Julian. It’s valuable advice for me when reassessing the pros and cons of going to law school and the “prestige” of being a big law lawyer. There’re so much important things to do with law, and so is our mental health.

[@julianinlaw]

you are so welcome Ellen!

[@redvelvetsprinkles]

This video was incredibly insightful and informative as always!! Thank you for using your platform to spark this conversation and change the legal field!

[@julianinlaw]

you are so welcome!!!! appreciate you!

[@PreyTheInvernessChronicles]

😂 I’m at a mid-size firm on the West Coast and there is no gratitude for working on the weekends or holidays. “This is just how litigation works” is the attitude. Also my billables are in that East Coast range. A few months ago, I got in a car accident on a Sunday night, still finished a report and sent it in, and told my boss the next morning I had to work from home that day because I was too dizzy to drive (and my firm is hybrid so it’s allowed) and not only was there no gratitude for getting the work done despite the accident but no one even bothered to ask if I was okay. I’m pretty sure my firm is just toxic though 😅

[@Brainjoy01]

Probably thought you were lying lmao, next time go to the ER and make sure you document everything

[@huek189]

More videos about big law please!! This kind of content is incredibly unique and I'm so glad we get to hear from someone who's been through it all

[@julianinlaw]

You got it!

[@vernonpainter2941]

Love the videos

[@GUYJNANIN]

An impressive presentation about the challenges of your profession which I heard about from family and friends from every generation lawyers. Sadly, two of them whom I had known several decades ended their life in suicide.

[@julianinlaw]

thank you for your thoughts Guy - and I totally agree. Our profession is in crisis!

[@TheKristis1]

EPIC video from and EPIC creator! Keep it up hustler!

[@julianinlaw]

so much love! you are the BEST editor ever!

[@AliHamza-ks8kn]

I HAVE BEEN DYING FOR THIS VIDEO

[@julianinlaw]

thank you :)) i appreciate this!

[@krystjanchanerley9288]

Thanks for this video

[@bobdoleeee]

Amazing

[@soniaalexani705]

I really like the edit. 🎉🎊

[@julianinlaw]

thank you!!! it's all Kris :)

[@kennnn0428]

Now this is epic

[@professorquarter]

People who bill 3000+ are just insane. I have never been able to grind at that level for as long as they do. I'm not sure if even the wachtell pay scale is worth the amount of hustle needed to get there.

[@seleneirissummersrn6980]

Nice Video. I’m starting my own firm after I graduate Law school. I said what I said. Peace.

[@gimli1776]

great vid

[@julianinlaw]

thank you Noah :))

[@Essays4College]

Very interesting. So how do the other co-workers, partners, etc. find time to develop their own personal relationships/marriages?

[@julianinlaw]

the short version is that they sacrifice sleep, and get very little time with close others. i think their bar is just lower for how much social time they need to be happy (or, they are miserable, which is definitely the case for many)

[@David-lq6oq]

My main question i have is, is it boring

[@selenem3384]

no it is hell
.unless you like to burn

[@DrexelGregory]

What if dude’s not in his office cause he’s in the john? When you gotta go you gotta go

[@gaziohoffman4864]

accurate. The indispensable role of Paralegal lol