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why do so many lawyers work well into their 70s? it's not for money.

they obviously love what they do
Watcher in the Woods
  10/30/25
Some sage whose name I have forgotten asked why a young lawy...
OldHLSDude
  10/30/25
The law has changed me from a young man to a very old very f...
lucius quinctius cincinnatus
  10/30/25
I'm actually in pretty good shape, the "law" didn'...
VP of Poasting
  10/30/25
I love it and will never "retire"
Emotionally + Physically Abusive Ex-Husband
  10/30/25
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lucius quinctius cincinnatus
  10/30/25
120. You can't think of anything better to do with your time...
Nazca Redlines
  10/30/25
I can still do the other things I enjoy. But a guy can hard...
Emotionally + Physically Abusive Ex-Husband
  10/30/25
Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your l...
cock of michael obama
  10/30/25
for one, it's a good way to prevent cognitive decline.
...,,..;...,,..,..,...,,,;..,
  10/30/25
What about height decline? That’s way more important. ...
SneakersSO
  10/30/25
I’m friendly with a lawyer, deep in his 70s or even la...
cock of michael obama
  10/30/25
i dont think luis is that old
VP of Poasting
  10/30/25
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cock of michael obama
  10/30/25
I'm sure it is, but there have to be other, better things to...
Nazca Redlines
  10/30/25
like what? crossword puzzles? being on the board of some non...
...,,..;...,,..,..,...,,,;..,
  10/30/25
For some of them it's all they have, they never really devel...
Sue Johanson Talkin' Sex
  10/30/25
My first boss does this and is 70+ (not a lawyer). Spent alm...
'''''''''''''
  10/30/25
Really sad (and sick). My uncle is doing this. He has 4 ador...
Nazca Redlines
  10/30/25
Burning thirst for JUSTICE
Kalastack
  10/30/25
I had an interview once at a biglaw firm in which an elderly...
OldHLSDude
  10/30/25
It takes a really long time to get really good at it and whe...
Baumeister is Green Jolly Squancher
  10/30/25


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Date: October 30th, 2025 11:22 AM
Author: Watcher in the Woods

they obviously love what they do

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49387684)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 12:37 PM
Author: OldHLSDude

Some sage whose name I have forgotten asked why a young lawyer spends so much time at the court. The answer was that he has nothing else to do. Applies to old lawyers too, I guess. After 40 years in law, what else is left?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49387891)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 12:40 PM
Author: lucius quinctius cincinnatus (his own flesh as well as all space was still a cage)

The law has changed me from a young man to a very old very fat man.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49387904)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:08 PM
Author: VP of Poasting

I'm actually in pretty good shape, the "law" didn't make you a fat lazy slob

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49388003)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 12:37 PM
Author: Emotionally + Physically Abusive Ex-Husband (oppose bitchbois)

I love it and will never "retire"

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49387896)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 12:40 PM
Author: lucius quinctius cincinnatus (his own flesh as well as all space was still a cage)



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49387901)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 12:58 PM
Author: Nazca Redlines

120. You can't think of anything better to do with your time than write briefs about whether a subcontractor's emails are under the "possession, custody, or control" of the opposing party?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49387959)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:18 PM
Author: Emotionally + Physically Abusive Ex-Husband (oppose bitchbois)

I can still do the other things I enjoy. But a guy can hardly jack off and surf for 12 hours a day it's not realistic.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49388048)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:09 PM
Author: cock of michael obama

Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49388010)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 12:59 PM
Author: ...,,..;...,,..,..,...,,,;..,


for one, it's a good way to prevent cognitive decline.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49387965)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:04 PM
Author: SneakersSO

What about height decline? That’s way more important. Trump used to be like 6’2+.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49387987)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:05 PM
Author: cock of michael obama

I’m friendly with a lawyer, deep in his 70s or even later, who has extreme back issues to the point be walks almost at a 90 degree angle. Mind still sharp though , he walks slowly with a cane

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49387995)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:09 PM
Author: VP of Poasting

i dont think luis is that old

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49388008)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:04 PM
Author: cock of michael obama



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49387988)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:25 PM
Author: Nazca Redlines

I'm sure it is, but there have to be other, better things to do for that.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49388070)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:32 PM
Author: ...,,..;...,,..,..,...,,,;..,


like what? crossword puzzles? being on the board of some nonprofit?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49388099)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:11 PM
Author: Sue Johanson Talkin' Sex

For some of them it's all they have, they never really developed real hobbies or interests and trying to develop a new way to live would make them miserable.

But a lot of them just hate being around their wife.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49388019)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:11 PM
Author: '''''''''''''

My first boss does this and is 70+ (not a lawyer). Spent almost 45 years in leveraged lending and PE so is clearly loaded. I think he literally has nothing else to do with his life and just likes deals.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49388020)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:24 PM
Author: Nazca Redlines

Really sad (and sick). My uncle is doing this. He has 4 adorable grandkids who live nearby and who he seems to love spending time with. He only sees them a few times a month, largely because he is still grinding as a ("semi-retired") lawyer. He does not need the money. I think it's something to do, and he feels an obligation to his clients and his colleagues and to the law, though in reality, the'd all be fine without him.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49388068)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 1:28 PM
Author: Kalastack

Burning thirst for JUSTICE

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49388089)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 3:22 PM
Author: OldHLSDude

I had an interview once at a biglaw firm in which an elderly partner was a quadriplegic in a wheelchair. Sort of a legal Hawking.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49388386)



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Date: October 30th, 2025 3:39 PM
Author: Baumeister is Green Jolly Squancher

It takes a really long time to get really good at it and when you are really good at it and it keeps you sharp and out of the house why not.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5791640&forum_id=2/#49388419)