Topics Work & school

Is it normal to hate law school?

Mostly.Normal for most people

Yes—lots of people hate parts of law school, and some hate the whole experience. It can be demanding, competitive, and very different from what you expected without meaning you’re incapable or destined to hate being a lawyer.

Law school can pile on heavy workloads, pressure to compete, and a lot of abstract material. If you’re stressed, bored, or questioning why you signed up, you’re in familiar company; people don’t always say it out loud because everyone looks busy pretending they have it together.

Whether that’s a temporary rough patch or a sign the path isn’t right for you depends on what you dislike and how long it’s been going on. Hating school doesn’t automatically mean you’ll hate legal work, but you’re allowed to take your unhappiness seriously and think through your options.

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