Day in the Life of a Big Law Lawyer in Chicago

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  • Опубликовано: 13 янв 2025

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  • @JackDuffley
    @JackDuffley  Год назад +17

    UPDATE: I realize that I didn't spend much time talking about my actual work content in this video. Check out this more recent video going over my practice area if you're curious: ruclips.net/video/W3-lHnHNHSw/видео.html

  • @HowMoneyWorks
    @HowMoneyWorks 2 года назад +32

    Hope you enjoyed smashing
    The pizza

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  2 года назад +13

      Almost as much as smashing
      the like button

  • @vikkiy6140
    @vikkiy6140 2 года назад +10

    Wow! Great editing!

  • @devinbartley5768
    @devinbartley5768 2 года назад +32

    This is some pretty big law, but have you heard of the New Mexico Law Giant?

  • @voncoluted
    @voncoluted Год назад +2

    3:01 its giving... patrick bateman
    regardless, enjoyed the video. you're very correct about the trains in Chicago. lived there for a few years before 2020, moved away and moved back last year. its definitely worse. LL ugh

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  Год назад +3

      I can't believe Bryce prefers Van Patten's city to mine

  • @michaeljohn6499
    @michaeljohn6499 7 месяцев назад +8

    What’s your practice area? It seems like your work life balance doesn’t suck!

  • @kylegrimm
    @kylegrimm 2 года назад +35

    “We SMASH.. the tacos” 😂
    This was a very interesting video. We live very different lives so love seeing the word through your lens!

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  2 года назад +7

      *the pizza, we smashed the tacos the night before.
      And yes we do! Wanna do a career swap week for a full immersion? 😅

  • @tomawey2141
    @tomawey2141 Год назад +11

    Your videos are hilarious 🤣. Thank you for sharing

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  Год назад +7

      My videos are a very serious matter

  • @richlil9263
    @richlil9263 Год назад +2

    its Lawyers in China and the United States are similar in daily life. I wonder if you usually go to other cities on business? Can an Illinois lawyer's license appear in a California court?

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  Год назад

      I don't usually travel for mine, and a lot can be done from home. To your question, some attorneys can appear in other states if they get a special permission to do so, and it's usually only for a limited scope.
      Thanks for watching!

  • @Sir.Charlotte.Diaries
    @Sir.Charlotte.Diaries 4 месяца назад

    I’m attending IIT now! Cool to see an alum in my RUclips recs

  • @swatsullivan
    @swatsullivan 2 года назад +5

    Man, I would make a video like this, but it would be so boring!! Great video! Hope the move to Houston is/was good.

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  2 года назад +3

      You might note that I spend more time talking about all things besides the work itself lol which was mostly unintentional but content about reading and emailing can only get so enthralling
      And thank you, the move went well and we're settling in nicely!

    • @swatsullivan
      @swatsullivan 2 года назад

      @@JackDuffley just talking with someone here at the office about that very thing. Emailing or drafting documents is boring!!

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  2 года назад +1

      @@swatsullivan the bigger challenge is I can't go into detailed specifics in my content thanks to privacy concerns. I will try doing a video soon talking more about my day to day tasks and generalized examples now that I'm well into my 2nd year full time. We'll see how that one does!

    • @swatsullivan
      @swatsullivan 2 года назад +1

      @@JackDuffley yeah, hear you! I’m in small law commercial real estate

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  2 года назад +1

      @@swatsullivan cool! Where at? My first law job was a summer at a small commercial real estate law firm before I landed this job.

  • @justmeajah
    @justmeajah 7 месяцев назад +3

    Love this! I like the cheesiness 🤣 More of this kind of video please! New subscribers here

  • @JackDuffley
    @JackDuffley  2 года назад +12

    Let's pump that like count even higher than the total number of CTA train cars currently engulfed in smoke ⬆

    • @user-bm6wu9zw9m
      @user-bm6wu9zw9m 2 года назад +1

      Are you a White Sox or Cubs fan??

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  2 года назад +3

      @@user-bm6wu9zw9m I grew up worshipping Derek Jeter and am a Yankees fan, though I am a huge MLB fan in general ⚾

  • @ÀñastaziaNyirenda
    @ÀñastaziaNyirenda 10 месяцев назад +1

    How do you do it

  • @luispaz6908
    @luispaz6908 2 года назад +6

    You will be blown away when you try real "Tacos" In Houston my man.... 🤣 Great video. Thanks for sharing.

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  2 года назад +2

      I have already enjoyed some fresh Houston tacos and am excited for more 🌮

  • @michaellynn3550
    @michaellynn3550 19 дней назад

    Hey, I'm not sure if you continue to read your comments, but SUPER tldr of me: I graduated from UIC Law back in 2020, had to move back home to help take care of my parent. During that time, I kind of got lost a bit and ended up doing trying to get into a PhD program. I'm currently a 3rd year in a PhD program and am now realizing I made a mistake and I want to practice law. I have always wanted to go into Big Law. Do you have any recommendations? An opinion on whether I should leave the PhD and try to get a job? Whether it's too late for me? Any advice would be appreciated.

  • @simohazmi6555
    @simohazmi6555 Год назад +3

    hello please I am a small seller on eBay, and I have been sued by a company that claims I should pay $1000. I would like guidance on what steps I should take to address this situation and find a resolution

    • @ca24tamie30
      @ca24tamie30 Год назад

      There's no such price set by government from candy at neighbors groceries store to $billion dollar of buildings or estates( whatever they are). You can always negotiate the price(or %) for anything. The price is set by supply and demand in the market of economy.

  • @brianlongino2952
    @brianlongino2952 2 года назад +14

    Would you recommend getting a real estate license for real estate big law? I’m applying to law schools this fall and am considering pursuing this once I get my acceptances. Thanks for all the info you provide on this channel!

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  2 года назад +10

      I can't imagine having the license would hurt, and closing a couple transactions as an agent would probably be decent experience, but it's by no means necessary. At worst, it shows some interest in real estate in general. Having my license probably marginally helped me during interviews (but I also had other real estate experience, namely property management at a large real estate company with a fairly strong local reputation and an internship at a commercial real estate law firm).
      And no problem! Thanks for watching!

    • @rebeccafine399
      @rebeccafine399 11 месяцев назад

      Tourists! 🤣

  • @massafelipe8063
    @massafelipe8063 2 года назад +13

    TIK, I see a man of class there. If thats a correct phrase. Probably a lawyer who wanted to be a historian, just like me.

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  2 года назад +7

      Lol you wouldn't be too far off. Though I never planned on a proper career in history. But I have always enjoyed it and will continue studying it.

  • @Sumfinfunny777
    @Sumfinfunny777 2 года назад +1

    dude the max/trains here in portland are the worst, ESPECIALLY the red line 😅

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  2 года назад

      Must be something about red lines in the US then lol

  • @priceandpride
    @priceandpride 2 года назад

    watch those wrist ergonomics

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  2 года назад +2

      thought you were gonna say "watch those wrist rockets"

  • @derknighten7578
    @derknighten7578 Год назад

    I am planning on getting an LLB along with an LLM in my home country within the next 5 years. By the time I finish, I will be 28. After that my plan is to move to Chicago in order to pursue a trainee or intership position as a lawyer, and ultimately staying in the US. I live in Greece, any ideas as to how this plan could be feasible?

    • @raskaalaska2548
      @raskaalaska2548 Год назад +1

      if you're planning to do law in the US, you have to get your LLB or LLM in the US.

    • @starchy101
      @starchy101 Год назад +1

      Pritzker school of law in Chicago offers a 2 year JD for foreign trained lawyers

    • @daquanroberts3477
      @daquanroberts3477 Год назад

      @@raskaalaska2548 not exactly

  • @emmanuelmushasik-yd2qt
    @emmanuelmushasik-yd2qt 7 месяцев назад +1

    My desire is to study law in the USA, I want to be a judge, but it's a long way, I'm still in Brazil learning English 😅

  • @FM-dm8xj
    @FM-dm8xj Год назад

    How did you know law was for you?

  • @Ronopoly-s6h
    @Ronopoly-s6h 11 месяцев назад

    Where were in 2007 ? Although i don't know if you're a police sbuse lawyer.

  • @snowf6307
    @snowf6307 Год назад +1

    ok who is the lawyer that is drinking Nesquik lmao

  • @thestarfamily6876
    @thestarfamily6876 6 месяцев назад

    This is good content with a sprinkle of humor lol

  • @Jonathan_D12
    @Jonathan_D12 2 года назад

    I've heard corporate law is too much in terms of work/life balance. your thoughts / experience?

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  2 года назад +8

      It's a lot of work, no doubt. I think a lot of it depends on your practice area and specific team, but it's definitely not for everyone. The average career length in big law is pretty short since it can get exhausting.

    • @Jonathan_D12
      @Jonathan_D12 2 года назад +3

      @@JackDuffley Thanks for the reply! Applying for law school for Fall 2024, so I'm trying to do as much research as possible about the different areas!

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  2 года назад +2

      ​@@Jonathan_D12 best of luck! I'd recommend reaching out to attorneys in your area (in practice areas you might be interested in) and letting them know you're applying to law school. Many of them will be happy to meet with you.

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  2 года назад +1

      @@agent4skin that's generally an exaggeration. There are times where I'll have a wild schedule and need to cancel other things. But it's far from every week. Every firm / team is a bit different though.

  • @thestarfamily6876
    @thestarfamily6876 6 месяцев назад

    I’m in Chicago would love a mentor regarding law school etc

  • @michaelgraves6239
    @michaelgraves6239 2 года назад +1

    I call malarkey. Big law at 7 hours? What firm is this? I’m an attorney in a medium market and I know no one having the leisurely day you’re having.

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  2 года назад +9

      I typically work 7 days a week, and I didn't have any major transactions at the time. Also, this was 7 hours billed, not worked. And leisurely is a word lol

  • @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2
    @LOVEHAS1JOYRAINS2 10 месяцев назад

    Hi Jack Mother Father God r here in person 😊

  • @jeansergekimbenga2032
    @jeansergekimbenga2032 Год назад

    I guess this is the Sidley firm😃😃

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  Год назад +2

      Nope! They're in a different building in Chicago

  • @saso-gi9sy
    @saso-gi9sy Год назад +1

    I wouldn't trade with you.

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  Год назад +4

      "And you'll never have to." - Batman

  • @user-bm6wu9zw9m
    @user-bm6wu9zw9m 2 года назад +6

    They should make a movie about your life 😎

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  2 года назад +5

      It would involve a lot of e-mails

  • @AlexShantyOldLawModel
    @AlexShantyOldLawModel Год назад

    Pass the word the inheritance administration traditional Law family lawyers have a NICER 837PC AUP Ancestor crime free inheritance network.

  • @LBT-sy4dp
    @LBT-sy4dp 7 месяцев назад

    Man, i conmute i'm bs as Subway, and never EVER saw that (someone smoking), and i'm from a 3rd world country, that sounds Bad mate

  • @mikepwillis88
    @mikepwillis88 Год назад +1

    Billables!!!

  • @guardian8903
    @guardian8903 Год назад

    Fire ah vid❤

  • @robertwilsoniii2048
    @robertwilsoniii2048 6 месяцев назад

    Eating cereal isn't going to help you with pushups.

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  6 месяцев назад

      @@robertwilsoniii2048 I have since stopped eating a morning breakfast 🫡

  • @user-xm1cx3or9n
    @user-xm1cx3or9n Год назад +3

    Lol 🚬 ..inconsiderate ugh.. but appreciate your humor and your vid

  • @community1854
    @community1854 4 месяца назад

    33% of the way he’s still going to work; definitely not a successful lawyer. Not efficient!!

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  4 месяца назад +2

      0/10 not enough emailing content

  • @Nothingnowhere1234
    @Nothingnowhere1234 Год назад +54

    That looks miserable. . .

    • @cooparchive7857
      @cooparchive7857 8 месяцев назад +4

      Yet he make millions bruh

    • @rand_-mk5lb
      @rand_-mk5lb 5 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@cooparchive7857You would want to make millions if you did something where you felt miserable?

    • @yeahaight3495
      @yeahaight3495 5 месяцев назад +9

      @@rand_-mk5lb It looks a bit mundane, but not “miserable.” Yeah, I’ll deal with some mundane for millions.

    • @rand_-mk5lb
      @rand_-mk5lb 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@yeahaight3495 Mundane I would, miserable no.

    • @rand_-mk5lb
      @rand_-mk5lb 5 месяцев назад

      @@yeahaight3495 Are you a lawyer?

  • @rain9463
    @rain9463 2 года назад +1

    What??? Lawyers don’t wear suits for work??😱

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  2 года назад +8

      We're a pretty casual office, and I'm in a transactional practice where I never go to court. So no suits the vast majority of the time.

    • @swatsullivan
      @swatsullivan 2 года назад +2

      @@JackDuffley yeah, I almost never wear a suit. But I started that trend about 10 years ago in my firm

  • @EvanderTangMusic
    @EvanderTangMusic 6 месяцев назад

    Lmao

  • @CindyChan-zg1xs
    @CindyChan-zg1xs 3 месяца назад

    👍👍👍💐

  • @flanagamer
    @flanagamer 2 года назад

    Houston is a great city! Chicago sucks, don’t blame you for wanting to leave.

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  2 года назад

      There are nice things about it, don't get me wrong. Just as there are plenty of silly things about Houston. But I've been quite happy with the move thus far!

  • @sef6807
    @sef6807 Год назад +4

    Your job sounds really boring.

  • @jamman55
    @jamman55 6 месяцев назад

    Chicago used to be a great city. Now it's SA on crack.

  • @bamf986
    @bamf986 Год назад

    Just wait until you have kids.... you'll have to film another video.

    • @JackDuffley
      @JackDuffley  Год назад

      Lol I'm already running a solo practice now so I'm due for an updated day in the life.

  • @blinderfleck1625
    @blinderfleck1625 Год назад

    XDDDDD

  • @obedv2081
    @obedv2081 8 месяцев назад

    Woah you made a great decision to GTFO of Chicago.

  • @Chudi2000
    @Chudi2000 8 месяцев назад

    Are you happy? Idk if law is right for me.