The Legal Up blog

We all know that law firms can be stressful places to work. But did you know that your demanding legal job can make you unhappier in all areas of your life?

Practicing law is very serious business. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot about it that’s quite interesting, fun, and even sometimes funny.

Just like many other workers, more and more legal professionals are now working from home at least part of the time.

As a legal writer, it’s not often that I get to indulge my inner science-nerd, but today seems to be my lucky day. I realize some of you may have looked at the title of this article and are now asking yourselves, “what the heck does science have to do with gratitude?”

Many legal professionals face the frustration of working at a firm that will not embrace technology. If you’re feeling stuck at a firm that insists on doing things manually, you’re not alone.

Paralegals like you are, without a doubt, the unsung heroes of the legal profession.

It’s no secret that the role of an attorney or paralegal can be stressful at times. Occasionally, it’s important to take a step back, breathe, and partake in activities that support one’s own health and wellness.

There are a lot of opinion pieces out there positing that law school degrees are utterly useless.

If you are a legal professional, you’ll probably agree that nine out of ten law firms are very serious places.

You need a hobby.