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Working hours and conditions vary greatly for lawyers depending on the area in which they work. Generally, a lawyer's job is considered a 9-5 job but most work more than that. There are Horror stories of associates sleeping in the office, working 100 hour weeks etc. There are also lawyers that work the midnight shift. In Philadelphia, for instance, arraignment courts are run during the night. They need a judge, a prosecutor and sometimes a defense attorney to run this court.
From the US Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Salaried lawyers usually have structured work schedules. Lawyers who are in private practice may work irregular hours while conducting research, conferring with clients, or preparing briefs during nonoffice hours. Lawyers often work long hours, and of those who regularly work full time, about half work 50 hours or more per week. They may face particularly heavy pressure when a case is being tried. Preparation for court includes keeping abreast of the latest laws and judicial decisions.
Although legal work generally is not seasonal, the work of tax lawyers and other specialists may be an exception. Because lawyers in private practice often can determine their own workload and the point at which they will retire, many stay in practice well beyond the usual retirement age.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos053.htm
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∙ 15y agoSo now you want to be a lawyer instead of a dentist? I recommend on focusing all of your energy into becoming a high school graduate--it will increase your chances of becoming a manager at the McDonald's that you will be spending the rest of your life at.
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∙ 12y agoWorking hours and conditions vary greatly for lawyers depending on the area in which they work. Generally, a lawyer's job is considered a 9-5 job but most work more than that. There are Horror stories of associates sleeping in the office, working 100 hour weeks etc. There are also lawyers that work the midnight shift. In Philadelphia, for instance, arraignment courts are run during the night. They need a judge, a prosecutor and sometimes a defense attorney to run this court.
From the US Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Salaried lawyers usually have structured work schedules. Lawyers who are in private practice may work irregular hours while conducting research, conferring with clients, or preparing briefs during nonoffice hours. Lawyers often work long hours, and of those who regularly work full time, about half work 50 hours or more per week. They may face particularly heavy pressure when a case is being tried. Preparation for court includes keeping abreast of the latest laws and judicial decisions.
Although legal work generally is not seasonal, the work of tax lawyers and other specialists may be an exception. Because lawyers in private practice often can determine their own workload and the point at which they will retire, many stay in practice well beyond the usual retirement age.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos053.htm
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