Ethics

Maybe it's a symptom of our therapy-driven society, or maybe it's a symptom of how many unhappy lawyers are paralyzed by inertia, but it seems strange that we need a counseling service designed to coach lawyers on finding happiness by leaving the profession.  The WSJ law blog report is here.  I found the service's blog, which cites, as an inspirational example, a lawyer who now makes baby blankets for a living.  I'm guessing that the forthcoming book, The Unhappy Lawyer, will not be an ideal law school graduation gift, unless the particular graduate is already jaded enough to appreciate the advice, "Get out now!  Try your hand at sewing!"