Law and order: five myths about legal careers

Law and order: five myths about legal careers

It's not all courtroom drama and glamorous parties. Jonathan Nolan was asked by The Guardian to explain what it's really like to work in the legal industry.

#1 It's glamorous

If you were to believe some of the TV shows that have graced our screens over the years, the legal industry is one of the most glamorous around. While a career in law can be rewarding in many ways, the truth is that it's not always fancy suits and parties. The hours are long, and in the early years you put in a great deal of effort to build up your own caseloads. The social life, however, can be very good. There are lots of opportunities to network at fundraisers and industry balls, so a level of glamour can be injected, if you have the energy [more...]