Can I be effective as a lawyer?
I’m 27 years old and trying to figure out what’s next for me. I really want to do something that will make a difference and help people, and ideally I’d like to be compensated well for it. I wanted to ask on here if from your perspectives as law professionals, do you think that I’d fit in? I am worried that I may be too sensitive or soft for it but I also think my sensitivity might make me an excellent lawyer. I’m worried about spending a ton of money on school and not being able to even make it through class.
Why I think I would be a good lawyer:
- I value justice & would like to take part in upholding the law
- I can argue well
- I am a kind person
- I have a bachelor’s degree in history & like to read and continually learn
- I can be apathetic to other people’s hardships sometimes. Can also be compassionate but I am more logical than emotional
- I am hardworking and want to succeed and make money
- I will oftentimes not want to give up in fighting when I think(know) I’m right
- I am a night owl
- I have 6 yrs of experience working in special ed & also at bars! Which is a lot of difficult interactions & quick thinking. But not high-level intellectual arguing
Why I think law might not be for me:
- I have a past history of domestic violence and am afraid I will be triggered by aggressive arguing and get emotional (which for me is crying, losing my words)
- I can be soft spoken when I’m not confident in what or why I’m contributing to the conversation
- I can be sensitive to harsh feedback from superiors, in that I will feel anxious or that they don’t like me. I’m working on this in my current position.
- I can be a bit of a slacker. But I think pressure helps me create my best work….
- I am a recovering pushover and sometimes struggle to push for my side of the story if another person on my side is very adamant.
What do you think? Thanks in advance.