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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

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I feel like I’m trapped in this forsaken field

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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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.

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Any advice for a junior attorney looking to pivot out of the legal progression? I’ve been job searching for 8 months following a layoff and I’m getting nothing and need to move on. I’m getting good in… more

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Do any recruiters work with attorneys who are looking to get out of the legal field? Or is it just for lateraling?

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Anyone consider med school as an exit? It's never too late, apparently! Makes me think of a gentleman in my law school class year pursuing a second phase of his career who must have been at least 60. … more

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Been in the legal field for 10+ yrs now and am not happy, haven’t been for a long time. It’s the field, not necessarily the firms. What is something one can transition to after being in the legal fiel… more

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Anyone familiar with working as Littler Casesmart (LCS) Counsel? Wondering if you can work remotely from overseas without any issues from leadership, IT, etc. (but still on your time zone, or even on … more

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I have a well-paid, good benefits, and good hours, etc., government job. But it’s in-person. I'm in need of remote work due to childcare obligations. I was offered a job at the same salary (I'… more

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What opportunities are there for a law graduate from a foreign country (i.e. South Africa) in a country like the USA and Canada? Looking to practice as an attorney

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Anyone leave a career in law to find success as an Uber/Lyft driver (or similar)?

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Is the grass really any more green?

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Has anyone gotten their MBA as a way out of litigation? If you did, where did you end up?

I work at a really small firm and wouldn’t need it unless it was going to help me escape.

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Anyone else feel like your boss senses when you are applying for other jobs or is it just my anxiety kicking in? 😫

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Has anyone found happiness in their career or at least contentment after leaving law

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Those who have left and don't do in house, what do you do?

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Open to any in house energy opportunities. Please DM!

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Best books, podcasts, associations, etc for the litigator ready to leave the practice? Thank you

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For M&A lawyers who don’t have a business background (prior to the job) - what non law exit opportunities are we qualified for? Fine to be law related but looking for opportunities outside of the … more

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Any criminal law/family law attorneys here who successfully pivoted out of active practice? Been attempting to do so for a few months but haven't had any luck. Can't tell if it's me as a c… more

Looking to transition out of law practice after 1 year. Long story short, I have been practicing for a year, and my current firm is only paying me 17.00/hr. Its really a terrible situation, and i feel… more

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I’ve worked in private practice (litigation) and in-house in government, healthcare, and tech. I feel like Goldilocks before she found the third bear’s bed. And I think I’m just done, but I’m really s… more

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After 12 years going to make the jump out of big law. What should I be sure to ask for, take with me, ask for copies of etc?

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Looking to work at a boutique matrimonial / family law firm in NYC with hybrid/remote work schedule. I will take an entry level role although I have 12+ years of experience working for the Courts in all legal arenas (3 years… more

Hey everyone, I graduated a year ago, managed to pass my state bar on the first try, but I haven't been able to land any legal jobs. What non legal work could I try to land?

I’ve been a litigator for the past 5 years and I despise being an attorney at this point. Any recommendations for any other types of work, or does anyone know of anyone hiring?

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Any anecdotal stories of lawyers turned software engineers?

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