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Hello! Has anyone in this bowl done legal consulting for a start up? Considering doing this part time but not sure what to charge as an hourly rate / what to ask for in terms of comp - any advice welc… more

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Has anyone made the transition from litigation to HR and if so, what types of roles did you initially apply for?

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Just curious - How many people out there don’t practice law in any shape or form, but keep renewing their license through required CLE’s etc., and if not practicing law, what type of career path have … more

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I’m a corporate associate with 5 years experience (M&A and general business/corporate work). I feel like I may want to leave the law for more balance in life, but no idea what to do next. Would li… more

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For people who left law- where are you now?Which field are you working in now? How did you pivot? Any regrets leaving? I am seriously considering leaving this career behind but I am lost and confused … more

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Considerations for 9fin? I got a recruiter contact for it and the comp seems to be fairly sizeable (~300k plus some equity), fully remoteI’m considering it at the moment as it is fairly better than an in-house of… more

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Need to quit my job. Working for someone who will take any case even when the client has no remedy… has no legal research tools and then tells me that “we make sure that we perform our professional re… more

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I had a career in media before I went to law school. Nothing remarkable, but a solid little career. After a decade in law, I have finally realized that I am fundamentally unhappy as a lawyer and I want to go ba… more

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Why do people not dare to exit law firms when they are unhappy ?

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How good is the market right now for employment litigators in the in house space? C/o 2020, looking to jump.

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Advice for nailing two separate 30 minute final round in house interviews an hour apart? Made it through 4 rounds for two different roles and now just have to make it through these last two interviews… more

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What typr of exit opps exist from a lieff/robbins geller/hagens berman type firm?

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Not sure if this is a good place for this question. We started a business on the side and are looking for a good video system to install at the location. Is anyone experienced with this? Looking onlin… more

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I’m leaving the practice of law but want to keep my license active just in case. NY Bar publishes our home address if we don’t list a business address. I have an expired restraining order against some… more

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Anyone able to share how they branched out to non-legal jobs? I’ve applied to a few and been turned down for all without an interview. Do you think this is the scanning of my resume or people just not… more

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Anyone able to critique my resume? Not looking to move imminently but got word there is a chance of RIF at my firm and want to be prepared. I’m a midlevel healthcare attorney in midlaw and would be lo… more

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Recently resigned from my role as an in-house lawyer at a multinational tech company. Moving into venture capital in a non-Legal role as a Portfolio Manager. Has anyone tread this path before? Any tip… more

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Any experience/takes on how it is to be an office administrator for a law firm? Salary is good. Need a change up from doing lawyer work and hr/office admin seems interesting. Is it super hectic? Avera… more

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Has had anyone used BetterUp or any other career coach that they would recommend?

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I’m a probate and estate planning associate, I’m looking to pivot to a non-attorney or possibly in-house kind of position but I’m not sure what areas/fields I want to move to yet. I think at this poin… more

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Mid-size firm in Utah looking for associates who speak Spanish with some litigation experience -- family law, criminal defense, civil lit and/or probate. Base salary and bonuses-- if you meet the minimum hours b… more

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NYC BIPOC lawyer, into employment law, but feeling alone and overly critiqued. No vision for growth or partnership at my firm, and considering quitting law after three job changes. No mentor, needing advice. Feeling inadequa… more

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I’ve been asked back for an interview for a litigation manager role in a house after 3 years as an associate. The job is not an attorney role, but the pay is on par with what I’m currently making and … more

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I did a career pivot to compliance. However, I am recently licensed to practice law and suspected my legal background/knowledge would be useful, but hasn’t proven to be yet (fairly new role). I am a c… more

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Has anyone here made the move from lawyer to a position in HR?

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If you are looking to make a move out of BigLaw, let me take a moment to plug public-interest litigation. I think a lot of attorneys don’t give serious consideration to making the move to public inte… more

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Ever seen a shit junior turn it around after positive, constructive, honest feedback?

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How far into your career were you when you realized this career was not necessarily for you? Anyone realize this despite working for decent people?

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For anyone that transitioned into a staff role at your law firm, how did you successfully make the switch?

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I am looking for Law Clerk or any related position at a Law firm. I am an attorney licensed to practice law in Nigeria and I recently obtained my Master of Laws degree in Corporate Law. I ha… more

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I feel safe at my lawyer job is this a red flag?

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I don't know if I've ever had a good job experience. I'm so sick of sucking

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Anyone else feel terrified they are stuck in their current job and have no prospects of getting out? So much of the same bs and toxic personalities

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Looking for an alternative career not practicing law. Something maybe in claims. I’ve been in civil defense for over 9 years, mostly defending public entities. Recently applied for a public entity lit… more

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What are antitrust lawyer (litigator or deal-side) exit options?

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Now working in legal support. And I am beginning to discover I may be a better project .manager than lawyer.

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