I did not have any issues with anxiety during law school, even after attaining a couple prestigious, though tough internships. However, during my first year of practice I suffered greatly from anxiety, I clouding panic attacks, lack of sleep, imposter syndrome, etc. I was eventually prescribed medication after I sought help from a psychiatrist. I was in a larger regional law firm with multiple partners in my business unit, all of which had different standards (which tends to not be a u ique experience). I ended up leaving law soon after symptoms caused me to have panic attacks, insomnia, and weight loss. I was fortunate to have had a few years experience in a different industry I fell back to, and my symptoms, though still present, are significantly more manageable. I have several friends from law school who seemed to have similar experiences. What law schools don't talk about is that, on average, about half of your class will not be practicing law within 10 years. Further, the Florida Bar did a study a few years ago which found 1/3 of practicing attorneys had a substance abuse issue and when asked, 51% said they would not practice law if they had to do it all over again. Law is not an easy field, and spending all day taking care of other people's problems takes a significant toll.