According to the survey, “professional degrees (law and medical degrees) were the loneliest by far, scoring 25% lonelier than bachelors degrees, and 20% lonelier than PhDs.” The study goes into a number of different demographics and posits reasons for these feelings of loneliness with suggestions.

Do people cry in law school?

Help! The one thing that does tend to compromise my emotions is stress - and law school is extremely stressful. The first week of law school, I cried *every* *single* *day*. These breakdowns were hard for me, because I hate being emotional and vulnerable. However, they were good for me as well.

Is it hard to make friends in law school?

Yes, there are some very egotistical/cutthroat students in law school and they wont have any friends, but the vast majority of law students will have a very social experience. Sure, law school might be difficult, but you certainly dont have to deal with the stress of law school alone.

What do you do if you dont like law school?

- Attend local bar association meetings. Make it a point to attend local young attorney mixers or “lunch and learn” social events—similar to a CLE class, they are a great opportunity to get outside of the law school and network—but the food isnt (often) free, and the conversation isnt (often) heavy.

Is a law career stressful?

Many working or studying in the legal sector have a driven, perfectionist personality that makes them more prone to stress. They often work long hours in pressurised situations, and believe they should always be in control. Feeling unable to cope with work can be particularly difficult.

Are all lawyers miserable?

Yes. Repeated industry surveys confirm that lawyers, particularly young lawyers, are increasingly unhappy. More concerning are growing numbers of lawyers suffering from severe anxiety, depression, stress and substance abuse problems.

Which is the hardest year of law school?

1L The first year (1L) Most students consider the first year of law school to be the most difficult. The material is more complex than theyre used to and it must be learned rapidly. Whats more, the way students are taught and tested is very different from high school or undergrad.

Why Being a lawyer is bad?

Deadlines, billing pressures, client demands, long hours, changing laws, and other demands all combine to make the practice of law one of the most stressful jobs out there. The stress and demands of practicing law have fueled high levels of career dissatisfaction among members of the bar.