Your Struggles Today Are Building Tomorrow’s Strength**
Yesterday, I received an emotional message from a young lawyer who graduated from a reputed law school, joined a Tier-II firm in a tax practice, and left within months after realizing his real interest lay in M&A and Private Equity.
He spent months trying to transition into the practice area he wanted — but nothing materialized. Now, he feels lost and is even thinking of leaving the profession altogether.
This phase is more common than you think.
And to anyone going through something similar, I want to say this clearly:
Don’t quit too soon.
Stay, Learn, and Absorb — Even If It’s Not Your Ideal Role
If you already have a job, stay for a while. Learn everything you can.
In today’s market, jobs don’t come easy — and leaving within a year often creates the impression that you are impatient or unstable.
Even a role outside your interest area teaches you:
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how teams operate
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how to handle pressure
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how to remain steady when things feel uncomfortable
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how to grow through adversity
Your career is shaped far more by your patience, adaptability, and grit than by whether you’re in Tier I or Tier II.
If You Feel Stuck — Follow These Five Steps
Prepare a simple 3–4 month plan:
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Identify your weak areas
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Add new skills
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Improve what’s not working
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Build consistency
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Track your progress weekly
Adversity isn’t your enemy — it’s your training ground.
Every Strong Lawyer Has Been Through This Phase
Everyone you admire today has had moments of confusion, doubt, and struggle.
The difference?
They stayed.
They learned.
They evolved.
So if you feel stuck, don’t run.
Stand still. Observe. Build yourself quietly.
Because one day, someone will look at your journey and say:
“That’s resilience.”