Merriam-Webster defines endurance as permanence, duration, and the ability to withstand hardship or adversity. Endurance is important to your legal career - it gives you staying power and perseverance. I have run 3 marathons and 5 half-marathons; I believe anyone can complete a marathon. The key is to build your endurance, and endurance is built by having a good training program.
Do you have a good "training program" for your legal career?
Before or during law school, ask yourself the following:
1. Do I want to practice law and if so, why?
2. Which areas of law do not interest me?
3. What are my goals for law school?
4. What are my goals upon graduation?
5. What are my life experiences or skills?
6. How can these experiences or skills help me reach my goals?
7. What are my interests outside of law school?
8. How can these interests help me reach my goals?
9. Do I have a mentor? If not, how do I find a mentor?
10. What do I want to learn from a mentor?
Your answers will help formulate your training program. For example, I have always enjoyed running and knew the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers put on The Freedom Run, an annual 5K race. During law school I joined their committee, which allowed me to combine my interest in running with my goal to develop relationships in the legal community.
Start building your endurance now - create a training program that will help you have a long and successful career.
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