Law is a Jealous Mistress: Time Commitment for Lawyers.

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Lawyers must be committed to the law, as famously noted by US Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story when he said "law is a jealous mistress." Listen to attorney Michael Hackard share his story concerning dedication to the legal profession.
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Biography:
Michael Hackard is a veteran attorney and leads Hackard Law, a California estate and trust litigation firm. Michael has over 40 years of experience practicing law, both in California and at the national level. His experience includes litigating multistate class-action cases on behalf of victims of bad pharmaceuticals, and he has held the Martindale-Hubbell AV “Preeminent” rating for over 20 years. He has testified before U.S. Congress on several occasions and has also been featured in media outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and Fox Business. Michael is the author of two books, The Wolf at the Door: Undue Influence and Elder Financial Abuse, and Alzheimer’s, Widowed Stepmothers & Estate Crimes. Michael is dedicated to serving his clients, and he is also happy to share his experience in practicing law with a new generation of aspiring attorneys.

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@Learnlawbetter 4 жыл бұрын

What is your perception of lawyers? Do we maintain a healthy work-life balance or not?

@krednevalga1686 4 жыл бұрын

I'm an aspiring law student sir. But as to what I see, lawyers are not healthy anymore. Haha I don't know anything. Educate me sir.

@Learnlawbetter 4 жыл бұрын

It’s true. Too many lawyers spend most of their time at work. But that is a choice.

@Miss0ctopus1 4 жыл бұрын

As a full-time paralegal and part-time evening law student, I can tell you I have no work life balance. I work 45-50 hours a week, and outside of evening classes (which have been virtual this spring and summer), I clock at least 35-40 hours studying before work, late in the evening and all hours of the weekend. I keep “billable” timers for studying like I do at work for clients. But like you said, it’s a choice. For me, nothing less than an “A” will do. Excellence in all things. Even in “spare time,” I’m watching a law-related video in the hopes of bettering my legal endeavors. I think what is so bad about this culture is that the harder you work, the more it is recognized and rewarded. This recognition/reward feedback loop reinforces what is ultimately an unhealthy way of life. Even though I can recognize this, I have no desire to break from this cycle. Maybe that is perpetuating the problem.

@krednevalga1686 4 жыл бұрын

@@Miss0ctopus1 oh man so this is what I'm going to be soon. Is it necessary to be a working student, having a part time job relating to law to exercise my knowledge for the future (becoming a lawyer)?

@Learnlawbetter 4 жыл бұрын

A friend of mine was caught in that cycle for years. One day her partner forced her to take one week of vacation. On her first day off in years she woke up and didn’t know what to do. That’s when she realized something had to change.

@jordant.1158 4 жыл бұрын

Professor Baez calling you underrated would be an understatement, you are helping so many future professionals by providing us these value packed quality videos. I assure you that your hard work and dedication is going to be payed off short term as well as long term equally. PS an idea for a future video would be one on the subject of master’s courses.

@Learnlawbetter 4 жыл бұрын

Glad I can make a difference. What do you mean by subject of master’s courses? Did you see my video on LLMs: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lZ6EZ8Zj18ebZXk.html

@waynem2869 3 жыл бұрын

Fully agree.my friend

@tastethejace 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Thank you for uploading!

@SquishLaw 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. As someone who practiced in a law firm for several years, I couldn't agree more. The divorce rates are very high for lawyers it seems, similar to doctors. At the law firm where I started, the vast majority of partners had been divorced, many 2-3 times. This is just one lens of my experience where I have seen the "jealous mistress" concept confirmed in this profession. :)

@the_lobster 4 жыл бұрын

Love this channel! Thank you so much sir.

@Learnlawbetter 4 жыл бұрын

Glad I can help, and thanks for watching.

@JohnAdams-mu7xd 2 жыл бұрын

Epic...

@w.logancaldwell5129 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just here to feed the algorithm... great video, professor!

@Learnlawbetter 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for feeding the algorithm!!! Take care.

@waynem2869 3 жыл бұрын

What a profound display!! Thank you very much for your input tonight... Career change and nearly there, friends & people around me just don't get"the passion!!!... Let me tell you, you've just ultra boosted my natural motivation!! God bless you and thank you!!! Wayne England.

@Learnlawbetter 3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@MrMuhammadabbasi 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@kathryncarter6143 3 жыл бұрын

True of most profession

@LM-vo7uf 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Professor Baez - I am just starting out and struggling with legalese. Can you please help me understand what it means when a procedural posture says, "the court of appeals affirmed the entry of summary judgement for the father. The litigant sought transfer of the cause for review" Does this mean that the appellate court agrees with the lower court's decision? So the defendant (father) is appealing to a HIGHER court (I assume supreme?)? Thank you very much

@hugorochaify 4 жыл бұрын

What is the name of the music on the begining?

@Learnlawbetter 4 жыл бұрын

Handel’s Water Music

@user-yn8uv8dt7b 4 жыл бұрын

Professor Baez i was Thinking about Law School and Im Not Really Confident About It Even If i want to Pursue Law Its Like a Huge step For Me Im not Confident enough To think Im gonna pass The Exams And Im Not that Smart either i was Hoping you could give me Some advice On how to step up My Game

@Learnlawbetter 4 жыл бұрын

Most people who attend law school feel like they aren’t prepared and that they might fail-it’s called imposter syndrome. Keep learning about law school, like you are doing now. But more importantly, talk to some lawyers about their jobs. Discover if you think you would like the work, because many graduate and don’t like being a lawyer.

@user-yn8uv8dt7b 4 жыл бұрын

@@Learnlawbetter Oh THANKS FOR THE ADVICE! PROFESSOR BAEZ

@Gothiqueluv 4 жыл бұрын

@@Learnlawbetter "Many graduate and don’t like being a lawyer." But you still have all that debt to pay back. Ouch.

@hollygraves5336 4 жыл бұрын

Being smart is relative. It's all about confidence. If you don't have the confidence in yourself, it's going to be excessively hard. Work on yourself first. Trust me. Then you'll be able to absorb information easier without the anxiety of "I can't do this" You can do this. But you *must* have confidence in yourself, and your entire statement screamed "I can't." Also, before going to law school, make sure to study grammar and when it is appropriate to capitalize words.

@hollygraves5336 4 жыл бұрын

@@Gothiqueluv Not if you get a scholarship?

@Oioioi5077 3 жыл бұрын

Hii am 15 y and i am interested about law should i study it or no i dont know i like to travel and adventure will i have time for them i dont know I really like your vidoes the inspiration me a lot ❤️❤️

@liandremarcoricafort6606 3 жыл бұрын

Lol same I am only 16 and still confused. I know I want to practice law.. but also want to write or travel.. good grief I'm not actually alone

@Oioioi5077 3 жыл бұрын

@@liandremarcoricafort6606 i am 16 too I understand you very well

@hollygraves5336 4 жыл бұрын

So if he studied 16 hours a day, does that mean his wife cooked him all his meals?

@Learnlawbetter 4 жыл бұрын

He came from money and would have had servants.

@Msangel06 3 жыл бұрын

Why do you have this music on?? Why is there so much dedication needed? Because there are too many unnecessary laws. Everybody breathing on earth need to know laws. I wouldn’t recommend anyone go to law school.. you don’t need a mouth piece. You need to speak for yourself.