"You should be lawyer because you like to argue."

"Attorneys make A LOT of money."

"A law degree is really flexible."

These are just a few of the reasons many NON-LAWYERS tell people to go to law school.  But are they true?   Here at Legally Briefed we think its time to ask ACTUAL LAWYERS what lawyer life is like.

It might be much different than you think.

Written by a lawyer for aspiring lawyers, LEGALLY BRIEFED is the one and only guide specifically created to help you make an educated decision on whether a life in law is for you. Including direct insights and advice gathered from over 30 working JD’s, LEGALLY BRIEFED is a unique glimpse behind the curtain of the legal industry that can benefit everyone from everyone from LSAT preppers to recent JD grads.

A practical window into the nitty gritty of being lawyer, LEGALLY BRIEFED decodes the business of law, attorney salaries, and law firm hierarchies. Revealing truths about burn-out culture, the type of work likely to come across your desk in the early years of practice, and legal industry trends - LEGALLY BRIEFED delves into the parts of being a lawyer that you never knew you never knew, but that WILL shape your life as an attorney.

Praise for Legally Briefed

“Before you take out six figures in loans, spend three more years in school, or devote your life to a career that you only think you know a lot about, do yourself a favor and read LEGALLY BRIEFED.”
- Counsel, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

“A great practical resource for college students considering a career in law or law school students starting to explore which career path to take after law school, this book provides an insightful perspective into what the practice of law can entail.”
- Managing Partner, Washington DC Office, AMLAW top 105 firm

“If you’re a 1L, headed to law school, or thinking about taking the LSAT -- run, don’t walk to get this book.”
– AMLAW top 100 firm associate turned U.S. Department of State, Foreign Service Officer

“Key insights into what it’s really like to be a lawyer—everything I wish I know before law school!!”
– Assistant Regional Counsel, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of General Counsel