what the hell do lawyers do, anyway? pt 1: litigation

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  • @redvelvetsprinkles
    @redvelvetsprinkles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    thank you so much for this series! It is absolutely incredible. As a prelaw student, I’ve learned so much more about the field because of your videos. Cannot wait for the rest of this series!!

  • @helenwu1484
    @helenwu1484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    as someone who just accepted a full-time law firm offer but is still so torn on litigation vs transactional, this was super helpful and I am eagerly awaiting the next installment on corporate law!!

  • @mkoPCV
    @mkoPCV ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What an incredible service you are doing for aspiring lawyers and curious people!

  • @ninoskasuarez6627
    @ninoskasuarez6627 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Thank you! This really breakdown the role as a litigator. This is a very insightful video. I look forward to the next videos.

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      glad it was helpful!

  • @leofortin7448
    @leofortin7448 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So insightful to have legal concepts like these broken down and explained in a direct, non-beautified way. Can’t wait for the next video :)

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      working on it now!

  • @christinamckay8068
    @christinamckay8068 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this was SO helpful! im just starting my law school journey, and it can feel overwhelming just trying to figure out whether law is for me. thank you for shedding light on this, im so looking forward to the rest of the series!

  • @joolz999
    @joolz999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Hey, in the future I think having a better quality mic will make your videos better. It doesn't have to be anything expensive either. I love your content!

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      😭😭😭 this is already with an external mic!! it's supposed to be a pretty nice one too ugh. maybe i'm not doing it right--i'll try to troubleshoot

    • @traysea
      @traysea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CeceXie what kind of mic? if it has settings on the mic itself, try seeing if there is a cardioid option - the symbol looks like a butt LOL

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      it's this one! rode.com/en/microphones/on-camera/videomicro doesn't seem to have any buttons on the mic itself. maybe i'm not supposed to use the furry when recording indoors? maybe that's the issue?

    • @amyluimusic
      @amyluimusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@CeceXie it’s because you’re in a room with a lot of flat surfaces for your voice to bounce from wall to wall before being captured into your mic. I would recommend either having a designated spot in your home to treat your walls with some foam padding to absorb sound waves. You can also try with empty egg cartons to see if that helps first. The furry is to mainly eliminate wind noises so you would want to use it outdoors. Hope this helps as you make more awesome content!

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      thank you! i'm not sure i'm at the stage yet where a designated recording spot makes sense (although i would LOVE that), but i will keep this in mind for the future!

  • @arafrahman1116
    @arafrahman1116 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great breakdown. Maybe a future area on specific types of law? Like divorce law, personal injury law, patent law etc

  • @katharine8261
    @katharine8261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Employer types is definitely something I'll be looking forward to!

  • @ChanningWearsSunscreen
    @ChanningWearsSunscreen 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cece breaks down law in SUCHH a comprehensive way

  • @found_theplace
    @found_theplace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Applying for law school this coming cycle, and am interested in being a litigator. This confirms it. Pre-trial work sounds challenging, but right up my alley. Particularly discovery and doc review. Trial sounds even better!

    • @aalegalfocus
      @aalegalfocus ปีที่แล้ว

      Most cases settle prior to trial though, so most lawyers don't get much jury trial experience unless they're prosecutors or public defenders. Good luck!

  • @julialouisetutt
    @julialouisetutt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so interesting to hear as a lawyer in Australia. Don't know which bucket wills and estates falls into, cause we have disputes as well as "transactional" in estate planning.

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i consider wills and estates a subject matter practice, which are horizontal and will cross several of the major three practice areas. it will make a lot more sense once i finish this series!

  • @Dj.khalex
    @Dj.khalex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your videos are always so informative! Thanks for breaking down these subjects so clearly and thoroughly

  • @brendoncrum8805
    @brendoncrum8805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If this is a series id really appreciate it because I want to be a lawyer but am undecided as to what field specifically I want to practice in. Love your videos

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      it will be a series! working on the next one about corporate law now

  • @rxscience9214
    @rxscience9214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm a legal assistant at a medmal practice and all we do is litigation, I wanna be a litigator in big law.

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it's great that you already got some litigation experience!

    • @rxscience9214
      @rxscience9214 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CeceXie it’s a blessing really, I still have to finish undergrad and I’m reaching for Harvard law lmao 😂 let’s see what happens.

  • @oatmilkfiend9627
    @oatmilkfiend9627 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I recently commuted to Harvard law and your videos are making me even more excited!!

  • @donyconjux1
    @donyconjux1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is awesome! Thanks for doing this. This is greatly appreciated :)

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      my pleasure!

  • @g4673edfe
    @g4673edfe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, I LOVED this video. Thank you so much for the breakdown and ease in explaining next steps and stages of litigation, so helpful!

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i'm so glad!

  • @c130fan
    @c130fan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such an underrated channel, this was great!

  • @samanthascoppettone2684
    @samanthascoppettone2684 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really look forward to your videos! Hope your book is going well :)

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that makes me so happy to hear! i'm writing every day next week, so it's definitely going!!

  • @meghan4975
    @meghan4975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Such a great video!!! I’m excited for this series, you are so good at breaking it down & simplifying the practice.

  • @athenavero3729
    @athenavero3729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for creating these videos! They’re super helpful:)

  • @AntiMasonic93
    @AntiMasonic93 ปีที่แล้ว

    During the discovery request period pursuant to FRCP 26(f), some attorneys have a hard time turning over information that is deemed as work product to the other side. If it is work product prepared in anticipation of litigation, opposing counsel is not getting it.😜😜😜

  • @prescottosegie
    @prescottosegie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good video very informative I appreciate the info keep up the good work 😎💪🏾

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you so much, and thank you for watching!

  • @carolinaquintanacardoso9422
    @carolinaquintanacardoso9422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos are so helpful Cece!! I can’t wait to start law school this fall ❤️

  • @adelespinasse1
    @adelespinasse1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very practical ! Thank you. Appreciated the references to actual cases.

  • @yok5206
    @yok5206 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for sharing cece! :) besides litigation, corp & regulatory, i’d love to see you do a video of data privacy since that was your area of practice.

  • @daniellenwosa1176
    @daniellenwosa1176 ปีที่แล้ว

    this overview was SUPER helpful!!

  • @linhinabin
    @linhinabin ปีที่แล้ว

    “Come at me bro” lol

  • @ninidiaries4801
    @ninidiaries4801 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t wait for the next video!! This was incredibly helpful.

  • @colleenmmcknight
    @colleenmmcknight 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the video you're video and how comprehensive all the info is! I've been trying to get an understanding of how all the different types of law fit in context with one another. Would you ever consider adding a visual aid that summarizes what you've covered? Thx for the breakdown!

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, that’s where this series is all going! the buckets for the three major practice areas will come back into play

  • @David-pv4su
    @David-pv4su 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! Looking forward to the rest of the series

  • @andrewcromer6187
    @andrewcromer6187 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making such an informative video! I can’t wait for the next ones!

  • @andia.4554
    @andia.4554 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for your channel Cece! You’ve done so much to make the legal profession less of a black box. Looking forward to the video on regulatory law!

  • @AshtonBurbich
    @AshtonBurbich 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoy listening to you discuss the law and your experience. I have always had a huge passion to become a lawyer. Listening to your videos always give me a window of the field. I am looking into law school now while I have my bachelors in business.

  • @yukihikosegawa2530
    @yukihikosegawa2530 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finished clerking and starting at STB this fall. Looking forward to your videos on regulatory & transactional.

  • @azenetgondola1714
    @azenetgondola1714 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing I love this video sooo much!

  • @katharine8261
    @katharine8261 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seriously so helpful-Thank you Cece!

  • @chd8014
    @chd8014 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    me at the end of the vid: wait wheres the rest,,, wheres the rest!!!
    thank you for these videos! they are really insightful and presented in an interesting and informative way

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i'm so glad you like them! i'm editing the next one now, so stay tuned!!

  • @mindyc.1941
    @mindyc.1941 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    YESS, so stoked for this series 🙌

  • @ButeSkylarker
    @ButeSkylarker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great series! Keep it up!

  • @hannahyu1038
    @hannahyu1038 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    can’t wait for part 2!!!

  • @sandrab7179
    @sandrab7179 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is really insightful as an Australian lawyer. I think one of the key differences is that we need to attempt to solve the dispute through ADR before a complaint (or as we call it, a Statement of Claim) is filed. It's a common sentiment here that Americans are extremely litigious aha, but I guess that's why you guys get paid more

  • @freyasong8621
    @freyasong8621 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    looking forward to part 2 and 3!!

  • @Mariebisque
    @Mariebisque 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, a new lawyer fr Ph and this is a very insightful video! Thank you!

  • @zahoshuang4557
    @zahoshuang4557 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please keep recording. Thanks for your sharing

  • @adrianafoxxe9482
    @adrianafoxxe9482 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much, Atty 🥰🥰🥰

  • @raymondgao1172
    @raymondgao1172 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great video! informative and inspiring~ I'm just wondering how does the niche of data privacy law fit into the litigation v corporate binary? I guess it belongs to the corporate side, but it also sounds like a general corporate practice

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      it’s usually housed in litigation but has elements of both depending on the particular clients and their needs. data breach response is more like litigation but data protection agreements are more like corporate

  • @SimonBui
    @SimonBui ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you think about Suits series resemble the real life of the lawyer? I see a lot of sleepless nights in the firm's library

  • @huldid5301
    @huldid5301 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video! I’m just wondering if you would classify real estate, finance and funds as all part of corporate? Thanks

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes--they would all be under "corporate" (or transactional)

  • @gemalopez6885
    @gemalopez6885 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about talking about pointers to studying for bar prep? Any recommendations?

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i did a bar prep course (themis) and treated it like a 12-8pm. i think the most important part of bar studying is just to not freak yourself out and remember that the goal is to pass, not excel. making your own outlines and flashcards was really helpful for me, too!

  • @jameslaughlin3298
    @jameslaughlin3298 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you recommend a good book to read about American Law for a non-lawyer?

  • @charlottehartmann7312
    @charlottehartmann7312 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, you've talked about going to yale for undergrad and Harvard for law school. Was there a reason for not staying at yale? Since I'm thinking about going into big law I'm wondering if I had better chances going to Harvard instead of yale for law school.

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes! i talk about it in this short: th-cam.com/users/shortsZMPlHwy_kZk?feature=share harvard and yale are both great for biglaw placement, and i think columbia and chicago are even better %-wise for biglaw placement

  • @voltardu6198
    @voltardu6198 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Cece! Great video! Do you think it’s possible to become a successful lawyer without being fully “elite”? Although I have the potential to work extremely hard to aim for the top, I’m not sure I want to dedicate my life to my job, although I’m really passionate about law.
    Is it possible to become a successful lawyer without shooting for a top 14, and a top law firm, to have a more comfortable work life balance?
    Thank you!

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, of course! you have to define "success" for yourself and just be aware that the legal industry is prestige-obsessed so will always be explicitly or implicitly telling you about what the more "prestigious"/"successful" path could be. but there are plenty of ways to practice law in smaller environments or government or even your own solo practice that are wonderful ways to practice law the way that YOU want to--not the way that others tell you that you should

  • @yourfavoritepessimisticexi8041
    @yourfavoritepessimisticexi8041 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is transactional work only for corporate law? Or could I be a transactional civil rights lawyer?

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      civil rights law doesn't tend to have transactional work. there's some transactional work for when representing individuals, such as trusts and estates, but for the most part, transactional work is overwhelmingly for corporations

  • @teneshaanderson4761
    @teneshaanderson4761 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should do legal commentary

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i'm looking into it! (along with other possible paths)

  • @jihyelee7140
    @jihyelee7140 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is your best video lol

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      the pressure is on for corporate law ahhhh

  • @moneyness1
    @moneyness1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    回头应该做一个中文的相同内容

  • @mi3137
    @mi3137 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cece, get a mic for heavens sake.

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i have one now!

  • @dr.natale8999
    @dr.natale8999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What is your brand Cece? You're not a lawyer. You quit. Why are all your ytube and Tik tok videos built on that lawyer life. You're unemployed. You quit..... what are you doing?? I followed bc you were successful in NYC with a grown up job. Seriously an unemployed grifter dumpster fire giving law advice...distasteful. You're not going to be Malcolm Gladwell.

    • @CeceXie
      @CeceXie  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      i’m still a lawyer-i wasn’t disbarred. having left legal practice recently doesn’t disqualify me from speaking about my experiences and knowledge of the legal field, and i think my recency in the field and subsequent departure actually makes me a trustworthy source for navigating the legal profession. i’m working on a book at the moment about law firm culture so still spend a lot of time thinking about my experiences at the law firms. i don’t have a preordained brand-i’m just sharing my life and thoughts, and if my content no longer serves you, please feel free to unfollow. be well

    • @lawyerswhodance
      @lawyerswhodance ปีที่แล้ว

      Watch her become “the” Cece Xie!✨

  • @chubbyowldigitalmarketing2882
    @chubbyowldigitalmarketing2882 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Cece! Love your content and would love to do a paid YT collab with you. Sent you an email, kindly check your inbox or spam. Thanks! -Kim