"When I went to law school, there was no class teaching young law students how to run a business. Such classes are still an anomaly, though, for the life of me, I cannot understand why. Having founded a law firm devoted to family law about a decade ago (later expanding into estate planning), classes on running a law firm - even one - would have been a godsend. I also strongly believe this type of class should be a requirement, not an elective."
"Plus, owning a law firm can be one of the most rewarding, not to mention effective, ways to blend life and work. If you're hellbent on excelling at both, law firm ownership offers a real chance to make that happen. I have found this to be especially true for lawyer moms like myself. Lawyers who, like I once did, find themselves struggling to do it all in an industry that hasn't caught up (or caught on) to women's workplace struggles"
Law school rarely teaches law students how to run a business, leaving many unprepared to start or manage a law firm. Practical classes on running a law firm would provide essential skills and should be required rather than elective. Owning a law firm can enable blending professional excellence with personal life by offering control and flexibility. Lawyer mothers often face industry and household gender inequalities that complicate balancing responsibilities. Limited U.S. family-support infrastructure, including inconsistent parental leave, pushes some lawyers toward firm ownership. A fully remote practice can create the flexibility to fulfill both parenting and legal career goals.
Read at Above the Law
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