thank you so much for this series! It is absolutely incredible. As a prelaw student, I’ve learned so much more about the field because of your videos. Cannot wait for the rest of this series!!
as someone who just accepted a full-time law firm offer but is still so torn on litigation vs transactional, this was super helpful and I am eagerly awaiting the next installment on corporate law!!
Hey, in the future I think having a better quality mic will make your videos better. It doesn't have to be anything expensive either. I love your content!
it's this one! rode.com/en/microphones/on-camera/videomicro doesn't seem to have any buttons on the mic itself. maybe i'm not supposed to use the furry when recording indoors? maybe that's the issue?
@@CeceXie it’s because you’re in a room with a lot of flat surfaces for your voice to bounce from wall to wall before being captured into your mic. I would recommend either having a designated spot in your home to treat your walls with some foam padding to absorb sound waves. You can also try with empty egg cartons to see if that helps first. The furry is to mainly eliminate wind noises so you would want to use it outdoors. Hope this helps as you make more awesome content!
thank you! i'm not sure i'm at the stage yet where a designated recording spot makes sense (although i would LOVE that), but i will keep this in mind for the future!
this was SO helpful! im just starting my law school journey, and it can feel overwhelming just trying to figure out whether law is for me. thank you for shedding light on this, im so looking forward to the rest of the series!
Applying for law school this coming cycle, and am interested in being a litigator. This confirms it. Pre-trial work sounds challenging, but right up my alley. Particularly discovery and doc review. Trial sounds even better!
Most cases settle prior to trial though, so most lawyers don't get much jury trial experience unless they're prosecutors or public defenders. Good luck!
If this is a series id really appreciate it because I want to be a lawyer but am undecided as to what field specifically I want to practice in. Love your videos
This is so interesting to hear as a lawyer in Australia. Don't know which bucket wills and estates falls into, cause we have disputes as well as "transactional" in estate planning.
i consider wills and estates a subject matter practice, which are horizontal and will cross several of the major three practice areas. it will make a lot more sense once i finish this series!
thanks for sharing cece! :) besides litigation, corp & regulatory, i’d love to see you do a video of data privacy since that was your area of practice.
Thank you so much for your channel Cece! You’ve done so much to make the legal profession less of a black box. Looking forward to the video on regulatory law!
During the discovery request period pursuant to FRCP 26(f), some attorneys have a hard time turning over information that is deemed as work product to the other side. If it is work product prepared in anticipation of litigation, opposing counsel is not getting it.😜😜😜
I enjoy listening to you discuss the law and your experience. I have always had a huge passion to become a lawyer. Listening to your videos always give me a window of the field. I am looking into law school now while I have my bachelors in business.
Love the video you're video and how comprehensive all the info is! I've been trying to get an understanding of how all the different types of law fit in context with one another. Would you ever consider adding a visual aid that summarizes what you've covered? Thx for the breakdown!
This is really insightful as an Australian lawyer. I think one of the key differences is that we need to attempt to solve the dispute through ADR before a complaint (or as we call it, a Statement of Claim) is filed. It's a common sentiment here that Americans are extremely litigious aha, but I guess that's why you guys get paid more
me at the end of the vid: wait wheres the rest,,, wheres the rest!!! thank you for these videos! they are really insightful and presented in an interesting and informative way
great video! informative and inspiring~ I'm just wondering how does the niche of data privacy law fit into the litigation v corporate binary? I guess it belongs to the corporate side, but it also sounds like a general corporate practice
it’s usually housed in litigation but has elements of both depending on the particular clients and their needs. data breach response is more like litigation but data protection agreements are more like corporate
i did a bar prep course (themis) and treated it like a 12-8pm. i think the most important part of bar studying is just to not freak yourself out and remember that the goal is to pass, not excel. making your own outlines and flashcards was really helpful for me, too!
civil rights law doesn't tend to have transactional work. there's some transactional work for when representing individuals, such as trusts and estates, but for the most part, transactional work is overwhelmingly for corporations
Hey, you've talked about going to yale for undergrad and Harvard for law school. Was there a reason for not staying at yale? Since I'm thinking about going into big law I'm wondering if I had better chances going to Harvard instead of yale for law school.
yes! i talk about it in this short: ruclips.net/user/shortsZMPlHwy_kZk?feature=share harvard and yale are both great for biglaw placement, and i think columbia and chicago are even better %-wise for biglaw placement
Hey Cece! Great video! Do you think it’s possible to become a successful lawyer without being fully “elite”? Although I have the potential to work extremely hard to aim for the top, I’m not sure I want to dedicate my life to my job, although I’m really passionate about law. Is it possible to become a successful lawyer without shooting for a top 14, and a top law firm, to have a more comfortable work life balance? Thank you!
yes, of course! you have to define "success" for yourself and just be aware that the legal industry is prestige-obsessed so will always be explicitly or implicitly telling you about what the more "prestigious"/"successful" path could be. but there are plenty of ways to practice law in smaller environments or government or even your own solo practice that are wonderful ways to practice law the way that YOU want to--not the way that others tell you that you should
What is your brand Cece? You're not a lawyer. You quit. Why are all your ytube and Tik tok videos built on that lawyer life. You're unemployed. You quit..... what are you doing?? I followed bc you were successful in NYC with a grown up job. Seriously an unemployed grifter dumpster fire giving law advice...distasteful. You're not going to be Malcolm Gladwell.
i’m still a lawyer-i wasn’t disbarred. having left legal practice recently doesn’t disqualify me from speaking about my experiences and knowledge of the legal field, and i think my recency in the field and subsequent departure actually makes me a trustworthy source for navigating the legal profession. i’m working on a book at the moment about law firm culture so still spend a lot of time thinking about my experiences at the law firms. i don’t have a preordained brand-i’m just sharing my life and thoughts, and if my content no longer serves you, please feel free to unfollow. be well
thank you so much for this series! It is absolutely incredible. As a prelaw student, I’ve learned so much more about the field because of your videos. Cannot wait for the rest of this series!!
as someone who just accepted a full-time law firm offer but is still so torn on litigation vs transactional, this was super helpful and I am eagerly awaiting the next installment on corporate law!!
What an incredible service you are doing for aspiring lawyers and curious people!
So insightful to have legal concepts like these broken down and explained in a direct, non-beautified way. Can’t wait for the next video :)
working on it now!
Cece breaks down law in SUCHH a comprehensive way
Hey, in the future I think having a better quality mic will make your videos better. It doesn't have to be anything expensive either. I love your content!
😭😭😭 this is already with an external mic!! it's supposed to be a pretty nice one too ugh. maybe i'm not doing it right--i'll try to troubleshoot
@@CeceXie what kind of mic? if it has settings on the mic itself, try seeing if there is a cardioid option - the symbol looks like a butt LOL
it's this one! rode.com/en/microphones/on-camera/videomicro doesn't seem to have any buttons on the mic itself. maybe i'm not supposed to use the furry when recording indoors? maybe that's the issue?
@@CeceXie it’s because you’re in a room with a lot of flat surfaces for your voice to bounce from wall to wall before being captured into your mic. I would recommend either having a designated spot in your home to treat your walls with some foam padding to absorb sound waves. You can also try with empty egg cartons to see if that helps first. The furry is to mainly eliminate wind noises so you would want to use it outdoors. Hope this helps as you make more awesome content!
thank you! i'm not sure i'm at the stage yet where a designated recording spot makes sense (although i would LOVE that), but i will keep this in mind for the future!
Employer types is definitely something I'll be looking forward to!
this was SO helpful! im just starting my law school journey, and it can feel overwhelming just trying to figure out whether law is for me. thank you for shedding light on this, im so looking forward to the rest of the series!
Great breakdown. Maybe a future area on specific types of law? Like divorce law, personal injury law, patent law etc
Such an underrated channel, this was great!
Your videos are always so informative! Thanks for breaking down these subjects so clearly and thoroughly
Applying for law school this coming cycle, and am interested in being a litigator. This confirms it. Pre-trial work sounds challenging, but right up my alley. Particularly discovery and doc review. Trial sounds even better!
Most cases settle prior to trial though, so most lawyers don't get much jury trial experience unless they're prosecutors or public defenders. Good luck!
If this is a series id really appreciate it because I want to be a lawyer but am undecided as to what field specifically I want to practice in. Love your videos
it will be a series! working on the next one about corporate law now
This is so interesting to hear as a lawyer in Australia. Don't know which bucket wills and estates falls into, cause we have disputes as well as "transactional" in estate planning.
i consider wills and estates a subject matter practice, which are horizontal and will cross several of the major three practice areas. it will make a lot more sense once i finish this series!
I recently commuted to Harvard law and your videos are making me even more excited!!
I'm a legal assistant at a medmal practice and all we do is litigation, I wanna be a litigator in big law.
it's great that you already got some litigation experience!
@@CeceXie it’s a blessing really, I still have to finish undergrad and I’m reaching for Harvard law lmao 😂 let’s see what happens.
This is awesome! Thanks for doing this. This is greatly appreciated :)
my pleasure!
Wow, I LOVED this video. Thank you so much for the breakdown and ease in explaining next steps and stages of litigation, so helpful!
i'm so glad!
Such a great video!!! I’m excited for this series, you are so good at breaking it down & simplifying the practice.
Thank you so much for creating these videos! They’re super helpful:)
Thank you! This really breakdown the role as a litigator. This is a very insightful video. I look forward to the next videos.
glad it was helpful!
Really look forward to your videos! Hope your book is going well :)
that makes me so happy to hear! i'm writing every day next week, so it's definitely going!!
this overview was SUPER helpful!!
Your videos are so helpful Cece!! I can’t wait to start law school this fall ❤️
thanks for sharing cece! :) besides litigation, corp & regulatory, i’d love to see you do a video of data privacy since that was your area of practice.
Thank you so much for your channel Cece! You’ve done so much to make the legal profession less of a black box. Looking forward to the video on regulatory law!
Can’t wait for the next video!! This was incredibly helpful.
Thank you so much! Looking forward to the rest of the series
Very practical ! Thank you. Appreciated the references to actual cases.
Good video very informative I appreciate the info keep up the good work 😎💪🏾
thank you so much, and thank you for watching!
Seriously so helpful-Thank you Cece!
Thank you for making such an informative video! I can’t wait for the next ones!
During the discovery request period pursuant to FRCP 26(f), some attorneys have a hard time turning over information that is deemed as work product to the other side. If it is work product prepared in anticipation of litigation, opposing counsel is not getting it.😜😜😜
I enjoy listening to you discuss the law and your experience. I have always had a huge passion to become a lawyer. Listening to your videos always give me a window of the field. I am looking into law school now while I have my bachelors in business.
Amazing I love this video sooo much!
Love the video you're video and how comprehensive all the info is! I've been trying to get an understanding of how all the different types of law fit in context with one another. Would you ever consider adding a visual aid that summarizes what you've covered? Thx for the breakdown!
yes, that’s where this series is all going! the buckets for the three major practice areas will come back into play
This is really insightful as an Australian lawyer. I think one of the key differences is that we need to attempt to solve the dispute through ADR before a complaint (or as we call it, a Statement of Claim) is filed. It's a common sentiment here that Americans are extremely litigious aha, but I guess that's why you guys get paid more
can’t wait for part 2!!!
looking forward to part 2 and 3!!
Great series! Keep it up!
me at the end of the vid: wait wheres the rest,,, wheres the rest!!!
thank you for these videos! they are really insightful and presented in an interesting and informative way
i'm so glad you like them! i'm editing the next one now, so stay tuned!!
Finished clerking and starting at STB this fall. Looking forward to your videos on regulatory & transactional.
Please keep recording. Thanks for your sharing
Thank you so much, Atty 🥰🥰🥰
Hi, a new lawyer fr Ph and this is a very insightful video! Thank you!
What do you think about Suits series resemble the real life of the lawyer? I see a lot of sleepless nights in the firm's library
great video! informative and inspiring~ I'm just wondering how does the niche of data privacy law fit into the litigation v corporate binary? I guess it belongs to the corporate side, but it also sounds like a general corporate practice
it’s usually housed in litigation but has elements of both depending on the particular clients and their needs. data breach response is more like litigation but data protection agreements are more like corporate
Can you recommend a good book to read about American Law for a non-lawyer?
What about talking about pointers to studying for bar prep? Any recommendations?
i did a bar prep course (themis) and treated it like a 12-8pm. i think the most important part of bar studying is just to not freak yourself out and remember that the goal is to pass, not excel. making your own outlines and flashcards was really helpful for me, too!
Thanks for the video! I’m just wondering if you would classify real estate, finance and funds as all part of corporate? Thanks
yes--they would all be under "corporate" (or transactional)
You should do legal commentary
i'm looking into it! (along with other possible paths)
Is transactional work only for corporate law? Or could I be a transactional civil rights lawyer?
civil rights law doesn't tend to have transactional work. there's some transactional work for when representing individuals, such as trusts and estates, but for the most part, transactional work is overwhelmingly for corporations
Hey, you've talked about going to yale for undergrad and Harvard for law school. Was there a reason for not staying at yale? Since I'm thinking about going into big law I'm wondering if I had better chances going to Harvard instead of yale for law school.
yes! i talk about it in this short: ruclips.net/user/shortsZMPlHwy_kZk?feature=share harvard and yale are both great for biglaw placement, and i think columbia and chicago are even better %-wise for biglaw placement
Hey Cece! Great video! Do you think it’s possible to become a successful lawyer without being fully “elite”? Although I have the potential to work extremely hard to aim for the top, I’m not sure I want to dedicate my life to my job, although I’m really passionate about law.
Is it possible to become a successful lawyer without shooting for a top 14, and a top law firm, to have a more comfortable work life balance?
Thank you!
yes, of course! you have to define "success" for yourself and just be aware that the legal industry is prestige-obsessed so will always be explicitly or implicitly telling you about what the more "prestigious"/"successful" path could be. but there are plenty of ways to practice law in smaller environments or government or even your own solo practice that are wonderful ways to practice law the way that YOU want to--not the way that others tell you that you should
This is your best video lol
the pressure is on for corporate law ahhhh
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Cece, get a mic for heavens sake.
i have one now!
What is your brand Cece? You're not a lawyer. You quit. Why are all your ytube and Tik tok videos built on that lawyer life. You're unemployed. You quit..... what are you doing?? I followed bc you were successful in NYC with a grown up job. Seriously an unemployed grifter dumpster fire giving law advice...distasteful. You're not going to be Malcolm Gladwell.
i’m still a lawyer-i wasn’t disbarred. having left legal practice recently doesn’t disqualify me from speaking about my experiences and knowledge of the legal field, and i think my recency in the field and subsequent departure actually makes me a trustworthy source for navigating the legal profession. i’m working on a book at the moment about law firm culture so still spend a lot of time thinking about my experiences at the law firms. i don’t have a preordained brand-i’m just sharing my life and thoughts, and if my content no longer serves you, please feel free to unfollow. be well
Watch her become “the” Cece Xie!✨
Hello Cece! Love your content and would love to do a paid YT collab with you. Sent you an email, kindly check your inbox or spam. Thanks! -Kim
YESS, so stoked for this series 🙌
“Come at me bro” lol