I'm a former 121 pilot who left the cockpit after a short time for greener pastures practicing law. I'll admit that when I left I promised myself I would never look back but here I am a few short years later "looking back."
While flying 121 I came across a few pilots who managed to juggle both careers. Sitting where I am now at a mid-sized civil litigation firm it seems next to impossible. Are any of y'all out there doing both. If so, I'd love to get your .02 about how you manage both careers.
Thanks,
BLSFlier.
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How did those guys like juggling both careers? I knew one lawyer and one CPA who also flew 121 as line pilots. Both had to stay very senior in their seat to control their schedule, both made a lot of money, and neither was happy. It can be done, but is it really worth it?
From what I see of the lawyers life and work schedule (mind you these are state/federal prosecutors), there is no way that a person could do both. Working out in the *civilian* sector I guess would depend on the demands of your boss/partners. I imagine that hanging out your own shingle and doing some part time work - wills/estates, taxes, etc.... could work as long as your clients understood that you would not be there for them all of the time. I'd say that it could be done just about as successfully as any other part-time job.
From what I see of the lawyers life and work schedule (mind you these are state/federal prosecutors), there is no way that a person could do both. Working out in the *civilian* sector I guess would depend on the demands of your boss/partners. I imagine that hanging out your own shingle and doing some part time work - wills/estates, taxes, etc.... could work as long as your clients understood that you would not be there for them all of the time. I'd say that it could be done just about as successfully as any other part-time job.
USMCFLYR
Having your own practice makes it doable. The fellow I know with his own practice does primarily workmans comp stuff. He only needs to be in the office a couple of days a week; the staff holds things down otherwise.
You'd need to build up some professional status first, of course. Part-time work with a very understanding firm - maybe one that's owned by your family.
So many large firms outsource their doc review, issue briefs and some motion practice, anything that's in-house really, that you could do that to supplement your flying income. Essentially your doing junior associate work. Anything requiring appearance would be dicey unless you have a very understanding judge or really small jurisdiction.
Any military guys/gals out there who have an idea about practicing law and flying in the guard or reserves? I'll be 28 this October- will my age be an issue?
Was wondering if you might share your experience in getting your law degree, where you did it, difficulties, etc. I am a college student semi-interested in that arena of the industry but I don't know a whole lot about any of it...
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