watching this while working overtime on a Sunday night and my partner is doing the same at our respective offices: dinner dates while working ungodly hours is a *thing*
It seems like you guys are a very sweet couple. This video is also useful in general for people who may want to date a lawyer. Emily, could you make a video on how you may have a different view on marriage or love after working as a family law/divorce lawyer?
Lloyed! you mentioned it really quickly, but how was your gap year? What were your motivations behind it, and did it affect job prospects? I'm considering a post-grad gap year, so it's always nice to see folks who made it work!
Love this video so much! As a lawyer couple myself, definitely relate to so many things that you shared. Em, if you dont mind sharing, would love to hear about your family law experience and why you decided to make the switch to corporate litigation eventually :)
I'm dating a lawyer and I'm more a feeling type. Sometimes I feel it's a drawback that he defaults to seeing things in an obtuse or distant/just the facts perspective. I also love this about him bc it's different from my line of thought and helps me but it can be difficult depending on the subject matter. Don't know if it's the trade or not but that's what I account that trait to.
Hi Em and Lloyd! Wanted to add another point here too. Some people would rather not marry or even date lawyers because they feel that lawyers would ruin them financially should a divorce occur in the future.😅Do you agree or disagree with this? That being said, do you know any lawyer couples (who are from the same practice areas) who had to be on the opposing sides of a trial? It's a curious question that none of my lawyer friends seem to be able to answer as both are in different areas of law.
We can understand how it might seem like a lawyer, who has knowledge of the legal system and the extent to which they can potentially abuse it, might possibly act in bad faith if things go south. That said, as we mentioned in the video, it all comes down to the person and their character - just because someone is trained in a certain way doesn't mean they'll act poorly because of it. Re: the second question, yes! I (Lloyd) had to remove myself from a matter relatively early on in my career because Em's team was on the other side of it, and it was a contentious litigation matter. Usually for contentious matters, and sometimes for transactions, one party would recuse themselves due to potential conflict of interest.
Dating a lawyer will effectively make you an even better lawyer. For example, when you had a litigation matter, you were able to call your wife and ask a direct question and she sign posted you to different resources. To me, that is streamlining research, saving the client money in billable hours whilst meeting their business needs. Furthermore, you have added value to the business by adding a new process/know how. I have a question please, if you don't mind me asking it. When it comes to family planning, how are you going to take parental leave, raise a family around two full time employed people. You dont have to asnwer this one. I am just curious, I am current in law school and I was just trying to figure out what my situation could look like.
Can you please take a look at Donotpay which is a AI lawyer and review it as a professional human lawyer? Thanks a lot! Would love to see what you think!
Have been subscribing you two for a while and really love your content, another great video as usual. However, would you mind if I ask Lloyd a question about the profession? As the beginning of the video, i see that Lloyd didn't start working right away after graduating from law school and had 1 gap year as well as another 2 years studying LLM. My question is you just only started working after finishing LLM and had no experience with law beforehand? I am a fresh law graduate in Vietnam and considering to start LLM aswell without much practical experience, that's why I'm really concerned about the LLM and the career path after achieving it. It would be my pleasure if you can answer it and thank you in advance >
The LLM was one year, and I took the gap year after. I signed my contract before the LLM started, but most offers for work in Hong Kong are delayed by a couple of years (similar to the UK) based on the ordinary recruitment timetable. Coincidentally, we actually have a video coming out tomorrow on my experience with my LLM! Keep an eye out for it :) thanks for subbing!!
watching this while working overtime on a Sunday night and my partner is doing the same at our respective offices: dinner dates while working ungodly hours is a *thing*
Good luck with work to you both!!
I hope we all can just move on from this corporate chain
It seems like you guys are a very sweet couple.
This video is also useful in general for people who may want to date a lawyer.
Emily, could you make a video on how you may have a different view on marriage or love after working as a family law/divorce lawyer?
Definitely a video idea to consider for the future! Thanks Aidan 😄
@@EmandLloyd why stay in Hong Kong???? CCP delende
I like this new setup - more house plants and couple coffee mugs/flasks.
Thank you for setting up the cameras and stuff
Lmao “dispute resolution” that’s hilarious 😂
Been loving this chit-chat interview type of video! It's very chill. Also, I'd listen to your podcast if you guys had one haha!
Lloyed! you mentioned it really quickly, but how was your gap year? What were your motivations behind it, and did it affect job prospects? I'm considering a post-grad gap year, so it's always nice to see folks who made it work!
Love this video so much! As a lawyer couple myself, definitely relate to so many things that you shared. Em, if you dont mind sharing, would love to hear about your family law experience and why you decided to make the switch to corporate litigation eventually :)
love this video 😂 I'm also a lawyer dating a lawyer and this is so relatable
Thanks for the quality and content→ nice thoughts
I'm dating a lawyer and I'm more a feeling type. Sometimes I feel it's a drawback that he defaults to seeing things in an obtuse or distant/just the facts perspective. I also love this about him bc it's different from my line of thought and helps me but it can be difficult depending on the subject matter. Don't know if it's the trade or not but that's what I account that trait to.
I see many parallels in this to when I was involved with another investment banker 😅 super helpful video and 10/10 thumbnail! ;)
Let's do a review video on 毒舌大狀
Hi Em and Lloyd! Wanted to add another point here too. Some people would rather not marry or even date lawyers because they feel that lawyers would ruin them financially should a divorce occur in the future.😅Do you agree or disagree with this?
That being said, do you know any lawyer couples (who are from the same practice areas) who had to be on the opposing sides of a trial? It's a curious question that none of my lawyer friends seem to be able to answer as both are in different areas of law.
We can understand how it might seem like a lawyer, who has knowledge of the legal system and the extent to which they can potentially abuse it, might possibly act in bad faith if things go south. That said, as we mentioned in the video, it all comes down to the person and their character - just because someone is trained in a certain way doesn't mean they'll act poorly because of it.
Re: the second question, yes! I (Lloyd) had to remove myself from a matter relatively early on in my career because Em's team was on the other side of it, and it was a contentious litigation matter. Usually for contentious matters, and sometimes for transactions, one party would recuse themselves due to potential conflict of interest.
It depends... 😂 I wish I had a dollar for everytime I've said that to a client or family member/friend haha. Love the video guys - keep it up!
Dating a lawyer will effectively make you an even better lawyer. For example, when you had a litigation matter, you were able to call your wife and ask a direct question and she sign posted you to different resources. To me, that is streamlining research, saving the client money in billable hours whilst meeting their business needs. Furthermore, you have added value to the business by adding a new process/know how.
I have a question please, if you don't mind me asking it. When it comes to family planning, how are you going to take parental leave, raise a family around two full time employed people. You dont have to asnwer this one. I am just curious, I am current in law school and I was just trying to figure out what my situation could look like.
The thumbnail 😂😂
Can you please take a look at Donotpay which is a AI lawyer and review it as a professional human lawyer? Thanks a lot! Would love to see what you think!
Would like to know more about the differences between your respective birth towns and Hong Kong
Have been subscribing you two for a while and really love your content, another great video as usual. However, would you mind if I ask Lloyd a question about the profession? As the beginning of the video, i see that Lloyd didn't start working right away after graduating from law school and had 1 gap year as well as another 2 years studying LLM. My question is you just only started working after finishing LLM and had no experience with law beforehand? I am a fresh law graduate in Vietnam and considering to start LLM aswell without much practical experience, that's why I'm really concerned about the LLM and the career path after achieving it. It would be my pleasure if you can answer it and thank you in advance >
The LLM was one year, and I took the gap year after. I signed my contract before the LLM started, but most offers for work in Hong Kong are delayed by a couple of years (similar to the UK) based on the ordinary recruitment timetable.
Coincidentally, we actually have a video coming out tomorrow on my experience with my LLM! Keep an eye out for it :) thanks for subbing!!
Very insightful 😄
The angle changes are very nice.
I rate the thumbnail pic 20 out of 10. 👌🏻
Love yoh guuuuuys 😍😍😍😍
I had no clue that you guys were dating
I need to make sure I’m not the only one who paused at 1:06 to see baby Em and Lloyd 🤣
when did you get married! i didnt know this :P
Haha we got married a little over a year ago!
I remember that time when Emily and Lloyd had to disclose that they were dating when they were on the opposite sides
BETTER CALL SAUL???