We found an interesting article on the reasons behind professional dissatisfaction amongst lawyers.  The article also suggests some possible alternatives for dealing with this unhappiness.

It suggests that the the main culprit behind lawyer dissatisfaction is long work hours / pressure to bill more hours, which creates stress and leaves little time for family, friends and outside activities.

The article further suggests that “inner fulfillment” is more important to happiness than “outward rewards”, which is something we can agree with, although we see no reason why you can’t find a fulfilling career that achieves both.