Courtesy image The 1,800-Hour Year: Pipe Dream or Essential for Lawyers' Well-Being?
An 8 a.m.-to-6 p.m. workday would decrease profit margins by 15% to 20% at top firms. It may also be the only way for law firms to support many attorneys' mental health.
July 27, 2023 at 12:51 PM
8 minute read
Mental Health
The original version of this story was published on The American Lawyer
When Big Law attorneys talk about the maximum amount of hours they could bill annually without sacrificing sleep, family time, exercise and general well-being, the figure of 1,800 hours comes up a lot.
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