I had intentions on pursuing a career in HR, but I’m having second thoughts after an internship I just had. I was disgusted by the fact that HR is generally either useless at best or at worst against employee rights, thus I am considering a career in employment litigation. I have a plethora of questions, so please answer any that you can.
Do you feel that your job actually makes the world a better place?
Do you find your job to be personally fulfilling?
What is the worst part of the job?
Does it involve lots of case law and research?
How much math is involved?
How competitive is the job market? Do you have to attend a prestigious law school for a decent job?
Would having a friendly/agreeable personality be helpful? Including both interactions with clients, opposing counsel and in the court room in general.
Is it true that employment law is more “people focused” than other fields of law?
Do you have to be a socialist/labor organizer to be an employment lawyer? I know it may sound silly, but that is the impression I get from labor lawyers.
