THE GLAMOROUS LIFE OF LAWYERS?
The New York Times on the Falling-Down Professions
Glitter. Glamour. Being a star. Making millions. Ally McBeal. L.A. Law expectations… Reality is different though, or isn’t it?
Apparently, starters want it all and quick, quick, quick (click here for the whole story). Who wants to be a lawyer/attorney or physician these days? Who wants a traineeship or apprenticeship? Who wants to study and work hard for many years before becoming rich and famous (if at all…)? Hedge funds and private equity firms seem to offer better chances for that. Fortunately, there are still many professionals without the star-mentality of the entertainment industry. Why should ‘success’ necessarily be measured in terms of money and fame? Isn’t there something like a calling?
Karel Frielink
Attorney (Lawyer) / Partner
