Generation Z Celebrates Being Sworn in as Lawyers—Spreading for the Wrong Reasons

Lailah Elliot shared a simple and cheerful update on her 26th birthday: “I turned 26 today and was officially sworn in as an attorney.” With a few congratulatory photos sent to x (before excitement), is waiting to share the milestone with friends and family. Instead, his announcement went viral, viewed more than 20.1 million times and garnered both applause and scrutiny.

“Publishing this was a huge moment for me,” Elliot said. news weekHe reflects on his journey through law school at Southern Methodist University. “I wanted to share my progress with my loved ones who follow me.”

While some users congratulated Elliot, others pointed out little details like how he holds a pen and even discussed his outfit choice.

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“This is officially how you know you’re a liar. I mean the lawyer,” one user said. The incident sparked debate on social media, with @neverstopwithshari writing: “More proof that a sister can do everything right and still receive hate.” tiktok The user went on to criticize the energy spent examining Elliot’s outfit. news week Reached via email @neverstopwithshari.

The overwhelming response to Elliot’s post reflects a broader trend towards X; here the evidence suggests that public scrutiny has become increasingly aggressive since then. Elon Muskplatform takeover.

Research by ISD and CASM Technology for BBC Panorama The report in 2023 found a sharp increase in newly created accounts following known misogynistic channels on the platform; this was linked to Musk’s ownership milestones and the reinstatement of controversial figures. Analysts found that accounts linked to these channels increased by nearly 70 percent after the acquisition; a change that some have linked to a perception of greater tolerance for abusive behavior.

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Despite the reactions, Elliot remains determined. “I was shocked that my post went viral,” she said, adding that her posts usually get around 100 likes from close friends and family.

“But the support outweighed the negativity. I contacted so many young people who said they were inspired to pursue law or higher education. That’s more than enough reason for me to keep posting.”

Elliot says he’ll likely filter his comments more carefully going forward, but he won’t let this experience stop him from celebrating his accomplishments.