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DISCONTENTED IN THE LAW
Supervised Lawyers Report Struggle to Balance Work and Family, Survey Shows

BY JILL SCHACHNER CHANEN

It’s no secret that law and job satisfaction don’t always go hand in hand, but a recent survey shows just how miserable some lawyers really are, especially those newer to the practice.

The reason boils down to work-life balance, according to a survey by the National Association for Law Placement Foundation. The struggle to find that balance is especially pronounced among lawyers in supervised or nonmanagerial positions, the survey found.

More than 70 percent of these lawyers report moderate to major problems handling family and household responsibilities and finding time for leisure activities. Close to half feel high levels of stress and fatigue. And about two-thirds say they are forced to sacrifice personal fulfillment outside of work in order to advance their careers.