21st February, 2009 - Ten Things I Love About the Law #9

It is good to earn your living from such a direct profession – people essentially buy your time and knowledge when you’re a lawyer. If you are half decent and prepared to put the hours in, then you can earn a living (more or less and market conditions prevailing). In that respect it is a bit like being a plumber – there is a very direct relationship with the customer and with the time you put into the job. It is a job where it pays to have your sleeves rolled up and to put the hours in.