I'm not sure if this article has ever been posted here but I couldn't find it via a search.
On Being a Happy, Healthy, and Ethical Member of an Unhappy, Unhealthy, and Unethical Profession was written by Patrick J. Schiltz and is based on his personal experience as well as scientific studies. It discusses why lawyers are so unhappy, The "Game" they play, big firm culture and how to best ensure a fulfiling life in the legal profession. It is 81 pages long but well worth a read if that is the career in which you want to spend the rest of your LIFE.
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