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Law firm: which types it suits
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Even the commas get argued over
A law firm is where lawyers and specialist staff take on clients' disputes and transactions and handle them with great precision. A single clause or one line of case law can change an outcome, so every document is reviewed several times, and work is split through a structure based on experience and seniority. Deadlines are set by court dates or deal timetables and rarely move, so there are clearly defined periods of intense work.
It suits people who persuade through logic, chase details all the way down and handle long documents accurately. Solving a client's serious problem with your own expertise is deeply satisfying, and with experience you can become the person everyone trusts in one area of law. For people who want a relaxed atmosphere and flexible hours, though, the density of the documents and the weight of the deadlines can be a lot.
The workplace's temperament
Scored 0–100 on the eight things that decide whether it fits a person.
Who lands on this workplace
Types whose profile puts this workplace near the top. Which one you actually get depends on how strongly you lean toward each letter.
- ISTJ#2 for a typical ISTJKeeper Of The File NamesWill not accept 'final_FINAL_v3'
- ENTJ#4 for a typical ENTJThe Self-Appointed PMTen minutes in, already at the whiteboard
- ESTJ#4 for a typical ESTJThe Team CaptainKnows exactly who's doing what, and by when
- INTJ#4 for a typical INTJThe Roadmap ArchitectNext year's quarters are already planned
- ISTP#7 for a typical ISTPThe Office FixerGets there before IT does
- ISFJ#12 for a typical ISFJThe Walking Supply CupboardWhatever you need is in their top drawer
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