Over a third of lawyers and judges are failing to get a good nights sleep, according to new research. The findings, based on data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), found that 32.9% of lawyers and judges are working on less than seven hours of slumber.

Do all lawyers work crazy hours?

Most lawyers work more than 40 hours a week. Its not uncommon for lawyers (especially Big Law attorneys) to work up to 80 hours each week. Significantly, 75% of lawyers report often or always working outside of regular business hours, and 39% say this negatively affects their personal life.

Who do female lawyers usually marry?

Female lawyers and judges are most likely to marry male lawyers and judges. Male lawyers and judges are most likely to marry female lawyers and judges. Female actuaries are most likely to marry male office and administrative support supervisors.

Do big law lawyers travel a lot?

Of course, Biglaw partners do a fair bit of travel regardless of their practice area, whether it be for client development, less-frequent but still to be found partner bacchanals, or leisure travel for the necessary “realignment” necessitated by a high-stress career.

How much do lawyers get paid?

The decision to become an attorney does pay off for many people. The average lawyer salary in the United States is $148,910 at last count, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Attorneys also rank on Glassdoors most recent list of the highest-paying jobs in the United States.

Do lawyers marry rich?

Unsurprisingly, it turns out that most lawyers marry other lawyers. But male lawyers also marry schoolteachers, secretaries, and miscellaneous managers. And lesbian lawyers marry people in other computer occupations. For some reason, judicial law clerks are listed separately.

What jobs can ex lawyers do?

Alternative jobs in lawbusiness development.writing or editing legal content.human resources.learning and development.journalism.marketing.public relations.recruitment.