When did you decide to become a lawyer? Why?
In elementary school. Two factors weighed heavily on my early career plan, one familial, the other aspirational. On the family side, I was an inquisitive kid (I think most parents call it "a pain in the neck"). As a result, my mom would often say to me: "You better become a lawyer to put that mouth to some good use." My mother only had the benefit of formal education up to the equivalent of the sixth grade in Ireland but she wanted more for her kids. Her words and dreams stuck with me.
Click here to read the full text of this article.
Previously published by Chambers Associate
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.