Law Exit Opportunities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anyone in house attorneys willing to share what bring them to this bowl? A lot of us at firms look at in house as the light at the end of the tunnel, but I have to wonder if being a lawyer is still be… more

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

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

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?

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

Hi guys!
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I have a 5th round panel interview for an entry level non-attorney position in compliance. I am honestly unsure what to expect considering most of my law related interviews were 1/2 rounds max. My hus… more

I’ve had a perpetual stomachache/headache combo 24/7 since I started practicing law 5 years ago…that’s normal right?

Does anyone know of work remote opportunities in law? Looking for a more stable position or advice

I‘ve always wanted to start my own business but haven’t done much besides researching a few ideas on and off over the years. I spent a long time (6 years) trying to confirm that legal practice is not for me and n… more

I want to leave my law job for a job with flex to travel (unlimited PTO) and the ability to work remotely anywhere in the world.
Has anyone done this? If so, what are you doing now!

What can I do remotely that pays at least $80k annually that’s not practicing law?

Anyone left law and started a business that doesn’t involve practicing law? I’m trying to brainstorm ideas but having trouble, would love some feedback. Thanks!

Has anyone transitioned out of the law into a PM role, ideally in tech? I think this is likely the career pivot I am going to try to make in the next year or so (understanding the market is terrible for this righ… more

I am a newly admitted attorney, and I've decided I will not practice law. It was a massive shock to my family because they knew the difficulties I experienced preparing for the bar exam. I am now … more

Hi! Anyone aware of in-house opportunities in Dallas?

Anyone here pivot to legal tech sales? Or … sales for a company like Thomson West? Would love to learn more about the day to day life, earning potential, stress, etc. Thanks!!

How long into your career did you decide the practice of law wasn’t for you? If you hopped around to different firms before deciding to exit law entirely, what were some signs that it was the field, n… more

I am a 3L about to graduate law school in May. I’m having sort of an identity crisis. I’ve been working as a paralegal at two different personal injuries firm in downtown Manhattan. I’ve realized that… more

Anyone know of good in house opportunities for an ECVC attorney? I’m assuming in house at a VC fund would be great or at a start up/early growth company. Are there recruiters that work directly in thi… more

Started applying for legal recruiter positions. Any tips on what to look for when selecting what recruiting firm to work with? Also an tips on starting recruiting in general? Thanks in advance :)

Have been looking to go in-house for several months now, really tired of billing hours and toxic culture. Finally got an offer and am now having second thoughts, I get a sick feeling every time I thin… more

How should I approach asking my firm (small boutique) if I can go to 75% hours for 75% pay. I plan on asking at my second year mark. I don’t necessarily have a “reason” (no kids, for example) I just w… more

I'm ready to go in house - I'm tired of spending all day in the weeds and want to solve bigger picture, more business-focused problems. Any suggestions besides continuing to network and applyi… more