Law Exit Opportunities

I watched the final season of The Bear and it felt very relatable even though it’s a show about a restaurant and we are lawyers. Highly recommend!

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

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 exit / investment opport… more

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… more

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… more

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… more

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 20 this year… more

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… more

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 … more

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

I seem to have a knack for identifying fact-datum or data pattern in very large sets in applied contexts of fraud investigation, ML modeling and am currently a staff attorney with DOJ's consumer p… more

I’m looking to make a transition from law to banking in the Los Angeles area. I’m finding law is not a good fit and would be interested in going to the business side. I’m wondering if anyone in the ba… more

I’m a corporate m&a associate 7th year at a midsize firm and am looking for in house roles or contract negotiation/management roles in NYC/NJ. I can’t seem to get any hits. Any tips or advice woul… more

I feel like I’m trapped in this forsaken field

I literally have to quit tomorrow.I have woken up with panic attacks during my dreams all weekend and I’m terrified they will say they want me to stay for two weeks. I mentally cannot work there for a… more

Looking for ways to pivot from litigation into more of a compliance in house role..I struggle with the pace of litigation and really want to leave it behind. Has anyone successfully made the change? I… more

Do you feel like law practice is not intellectually fulfilling? What exit options could be intellectually fulfilling for a former lawyer? Or is there a way to make law practice more intellectually f… more

My 2025 resolution is to not be a lawyer 🫶🏼 who’s joining??

Would you continue working at a law firm if you had paid off student loans and your house and had no kids?

What are some great certificates/credentials to have if you are trying to transition from practicing as an employment lawyer to a more business/HR role (think management level HR specialist)? Has anyo… more

Has anyone left the law and found contentment in another job if you disliked being a lawyer?

Miserable litigator here… I’ve seen posts on career fields people have suggested looking into as a transition - can anyone chime in on a way to start exploring these options? Feeling beyond stuck.

Help me find a job please. I’m so burnt out from 11+ years of this. Has anyone become a real estate broker after practicing the law?

Does anyone have thoughts on legal match?

What are options/suggestions to transition to having a Hospitality and a Legal background? Graduated college with hospitality, did that for a few years, then got ABA Certified Paralegal certificate an… more

Hi all I am a JD and former practicing lawyer who is an incoming consultant at MBB. I struggled to find people to case with during my interview prep and therefore have started a side hustle to provide… more

Has anyone ever quit because the pace of work was way too fast for what they were capable of producing? I am at my wits end.

I’d love to speak with an attorney who has dealt with burnout. Please DM if… more

Anyone every gone back to get a masters in public policy or a similar degree to kick-start a career in policy? I don't enjoy the practice of law but very much enjoy the law itself and how it impac… more

Realistically, how important are my hours if I plan to leave my firm in the next 6 months - other than year of end bonus (I’ve locked in a bonus already) and leaving on a good note of course.