<p>Currently, I'm an undergrad double majoring in Finance/Entrepreneurship at IU-Kelley School of Business. I know for a fact I want to go to law school, but I worry about working in a big firm. I've always hated having a boss, and gotten myself fired three times consequently. Basically, I'm just curious whether starting your own law firm after law school is a realistic endeavor. Would you recommend against it?</p>
<p>This may not be entirely helpful, but the fact of the matter is you will have to get used to taking orders if you want to get anywhere in this world. Even on the way to creating your own law firm, if you wish to do so.</p>
<p>I think it’s doable, if difficult. There is a book called “How to Start and Build a Law Practice” by Jay Foonberg which recommends hanging your shingle straight out of law school. Possibly the most important thing is that you will need to have the financial resources to sustain yourself while you are getting started. That will be really hard if you graduate with a lot of debt.</p>
<p>While it’s true that lawyers working independently have a lot more autonomy than your typical cubicle slave, they still must kiss up to judges, the bar authorities, and some demanding clients. If you have a personality which has gotten you fired from 3 jobs, I would consider opening a business in a field which is less regulated than law. For example landscaping.</p>