But what I realized is as important, and this applies to whatever line of
work you may find yourself in, is being able to work, deal with and
adapt to all types of people, characters and their idiosyncrasies and
being able to communicate diplomatically but effectively without being
influenced by your personal emotions and judgment. I also cannot
stress more on how important it is to build and continue to develop a
good character; tolerant, collected, well-read, knowledgeable, morally
conscious, eloquent and confident but not arrogant. These personality
or character traits may all sound very trivial but all of them will go a
long way in earning the trust and respect anywhere you go.
Will I ever go back to a law firm?
No one really knows what will happen in the future but I like the idea
and the drive I get from working for a company where everyone is
working towards the same business, goal and objective. As opposed to
being in a law firm where your main objective is to provide legal advice
but to multitude of clients with different needs, issues, goals and
objectives.
For those who are unsure of which path to take, take any opportunity
you can get to learn and study the options that you have.
By that I mean, do your research on the job you are interested in. You
may already have something that you lean more towards, but do a
thorough check as to what the job entails, the expected working
lifestyle, the type of company you would be able to enter into, the
income rate, the prospect of career progression and compare itto
other jobs that you may have in mind. Talk to different people who are
already in that line of work. Keep in mind that sometimes what you like
or where your interest lies may not necessarily be good or suitable for
you.
I would still give the same advice I give to those who have set their
mind to leave the legal field. Make sure that you have done thorough
research on what is to be expected in the field you are planning to
jump in. You can always begin your career in the legal field at whatever
stage of your life but this may mean starting at ground zero (at
chambering stage) which may not be a comfortable option (financial
wise) to some.