2 Jul 2025 09:00
Why They Chose Law: Family Ties, Media Influence, and Career Purpose
What really draws people to become lawyers? In this special bonus episode, we draw on previously unpublished clips with recent guests. You'll hear from lawyers inspired by family members in the profession, those who found their calling through student government or workplace experiences, and others who were motivated by iconic legal dramas like Legally Blonde and A Few Good Men.
But inspiration is just the beginning. Our guests also reveal what pop culture gets dramatically wrong about legal practice. Spoiler alert: it's far less glamorous and much more tedious than TV suggests. From the reality of billable hours to the emotional weight of client relationships, these lawyers share what truly surprised them when they first started practicing.
Featured voices include:
- Adam Deutsch, personal injury lawyer following in his father's footsteps
- Tijana Brien, securities litigator who promised her refugee father she'd become the lawyer he never got to be
- Samm Tillotson, commercial litigator inspired by her student government experience
- Katie King, who discovered her legal calling through workplace advocacy
- Ezra Lintner, legal aid lawyer using law as a tool for their community service
- And many more sharing their honest takes on expectation vs. reality
This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee.
Mentioned in this episode:
Utah Law
