Cece Xie, a former associate at prominent law firms Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Morrison & Foerster LLP, shared insights with Business Insider about her journey through the legal profession, illuminating the pressures and realizations that come with a career in Big Law.

Xie, an immigrant who excelled academically, was drawn to law as it was not requiring a specific undergraduate degree and the transparent salary structure in law firms.

In her career, Xie faced the challenges of Big Law’s demanding and unpredictable hours, coupled with strong personalities in the workplace. Read more here