Before You Quit Law…Read This!
A weekend train trip to Scotland during Law School. Running my own Law Firm affords me the control over my schedule and luxury to travel.
It’s Sunday night.
Tomorrow, you’re expected to return to your law firm after a well-deserved Christmas break — and every part of you is screaming “No.”
Your mind says no.
Your body says no.
And your daily work life looks nothing like the life you imagined when you decided to become a lawyer.
After years of investing money, time, and energy into your education — staying late, working weekends, sacrificing your health, your relationships, and your personal life — you’re asking yourself the question you never thought you’d ask:
Should I quit law altogether?
It feels extreme, but you genuinely can’t imagine spending another day practicing the way you currently are. The stress is relentless. The support you were promised never materialized. The compensation doesn’t reflect the hours you pour in. And it’s become painfully clear that you are the firm’s workhorse — not a valued professional with autonomy and agency.
Before you quit… stop.
Before you burn it all down.
Before you fantasize about walking away to work as a barista just to breathe again.
Ask yourself this instead:
Is there another way I could practice law — one that allows me to show up fully as myself?
Is there another capacity in which I could practice law and actually be rewarded for it — financially, professionally, and personally?
The answer is yes.
Opening your own law firm allows you to practice law on your terms. You decide how you work, who you serve, what you focus on, and how your business fits into your life — not the other way around.
Many lawyers avoid going solo because they fear the responsibility. But here’s the truth: the practice of law is already full of responsibility. The difference is whether that responsibility is draining you — or empowering you.
Since opening my own firm, I get to show up every day 100% myself.
I focus on a practice area I am passionate about.
I continue learning and growing — without trying to conform to “firm culture,” chasing partner approval, or begging for the right files or a raise.
I no longer twist myself into someone I’m not to fit a system that was never designed with my wellbeing in mind.
Before you quit law — or quit your job — it’s time to ask a better question:
Is it time to invest in yourself?
Is it time to go solo?
This January, I’m working with lawyers who are ready to practice law on their own terms. If you’re ready to set your own business goals, take control of your schedule, and build a practice that supports both your career and your life, I would love to support you.
Email: Info@Sabirlaw.ca
Phone: 778-241-1633
Let’s talk about whether opening your own firm — with the right guidance and support — is your next step.