Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
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.