Law Exit Opportunities

I’m considering working with a coach to leave the law. Has anyone worked with a coach or program like Leave the Law Behind or the Former Lawyer Collaborative? It’s expensive but I think I need some ha...

Exited law firms to in-house and investment role in private investment company. Turned out legal is just a very tiny part of the role - most of the tasks are related to business, numbers, looking for ...

Anyone changing their careers from law to a recruiter? How's the stress level and prospect?

If you could do something (anything!) else for work, what would you do?

Has anyone in this bowl successfully pivoted or are we all here because we dream of pivoting?

Has anyone left the practice of law to start a business and were successful? Looking to potentially start a CPG business. Appreciate any insights!

If you've left the practice how did you do it and what did you transition to? Litigation background so I'm not sure what to look to to exit

Who has left law for something drastically different? After nearly 25 years as a litigator…I’m secretly taking classes to get my EMT cert and starting the path to become a firefighter. If all goes wel...

Has anyone tried The Former Lawyer Collective or Leave The Law Behind? I like the idea of a framework and support during my transition away from law but also paying for a service like this feels extra...

Has anyone pivoted from being an attorney to legal operations? Do you like it?

Anyone exited law via purchase of a small business (or know anyone who has)? Would love to chat if so.

Seeking successful stories of lawyers landing on their feet after exiting practice. Currently feeling so hopelessly stuck in the chaotic world of litigation 😩

Quit firm for burnout, took 3 months off, went in-house thinking it’d help. Good job, better balance, but same burnout. Anyone else feel like even in-house didn’t ultimately “fix” anything?

I am a PI Trial Lawyer, and a damn good one. Unfortunately I have a hard time generating business, so I don't make the big bucks. I want to do something easier. Where do I begin looking?

Another attorney and I were chatting with a judge and the other attorney said, “I cannot believe I’ve been practicing family law for 25 years.” The judge responded and said, “I know! I’ve been in for ...

I am so tired of the job hunt. I was out of work for a year for personal reasons and started looking for work a few months ago. I had 3 interviews for one position, one interview yesterday and another...

I applied to work at a grocery store today! I’m still giggling about it. But if they offer me that job I’m going to take it. 😂

I've been a legal secretary for 8 years (civil defense) and am interested in exploring other fields. I've tailored my resume to fit EA positions but have had zero success. What jobs outside of legal ...

If you all haven’t already, I highly suggest the podcast « The Former Lawyer », it’s great to give perspective on the ways people left the law!

What law exit options pay as much or more than big law and would be easier to relocate than law (or involve travel)?