Anyone planning to work at a large law firm should look carefully before they leap. While large corporate firms offer the type of work and compensation that smaller firms and governments generally can't match, the reality is they can be a tough environment, according to a sweeping study of early-career lawyers.
The study, Law And Beyond: A National Study Of Canadian Law Graduates, surveyed 1,099 people across the country who were called to the bar in 2010. The results provide a rare glimpse into the work life of early-career lawyers in a variety of settings.
First, the good news. On average, 80 per cent are extremely or moderately satisfied with their decision. The highest levels of satisfaction came from those working either for businesses or government; the lowest was from those at private firms.
Lexpert contributor Sandra Rubin reports on the Law and Beyond: A National Study of Canadian Law Graduates at www.lexpert.ca/globe