Law Exit Opportunities

Does anyone know of recruiters that work with candidates looking for JD-preferred jobs? I am in New Jersey.

Suggestions on interviewing with a magistrate judge?

So I'm a first-year associate at a big law firm practicing insurance defense. The work is beyond demanding, and I have over 100 cases to manage. I am working ungodly hours, and the work product is… more

What is the salary range for a data protection and regulatory attorney at a tech company or fund? 4 yrs experience

Thoughts/experience leaving the law to become a therapist or psychologist?

What are some potential exit options for a lawyer who has been practicing in-house in big tech for 4+ years? It’s been very broad range of areas, like privacy, product etc.

I’ll be giving my resignation notice next week. Not sure if my (small-mid size) firm is expecting it. I’m nervous. Has anyone felt bad or scared to give their notice? Felt bad for letting them down? O… more

Hello! Any tips on entering mid/big law or in-house upon graduation. Currently, a 3L at a New York school (not top ranked), 3.17 GPA. I do have good work experience working as a state judicial law int… more

Anyone have any experience being sick with their current area of practice and tried to learn a new area ? Possibly something like estate planning or business formations? I am afraid I’ll commit malpra… more

How difficult is it really to get a federal government job out of DC biglaw and T14?

Anyone else so depressed/demoralized from interviewing for months and not finding anything? I thought this was supposed to be a candidate friendly market.

Thoughts on leaving law to become a contract manager? Small law experience. Billable hours driving me nuts. Is there growth potential in house from a contracts manager position?

Do any of you constantly think about retiring? I dream about it all the time. Current role and job is challenging and provides financial stability but it is very stressful and I always feel like I am … more

Any staff attorneys/hourly attorneys willing to share their experiences? I’m partnership track in BigLaw but am so interviewing for a staff/hourly position at a different BigLaw firm for the work/life… more

Anyone here leave law firm life to open a franchise? Love to hear some experiences.

Are there any lawyers that moved to healthcare tech (non-legal related positions)? That would include medical devices, AI, robotics, etc. Would love to learn from your experience.

Parents always wanted me to become a d… more

For those of you who left the law and the went back to practicing did you have a newfound appreciation for practicing?

Has anyone left big law for info gov/data privacy/Ediscovery? Feeling burned out with 300+ hour months in commercial lit and have some experience in the other fields. I don’t want to be in sales and d… more

Anyone who's gone into legal recruiting willing to share their experience and opinions about it? Considering the move after practicing for 12 years (PI plaintiff side, small firm). Thanks in advan… more

Anyone made the move from a firm to EY Law (or equivalent)? Thoughts?

How does someone break into a new area of law they have no experience in it? I'm almost three years into one area of law that I didn't mean to specialize in. I'd like to transition to the … more

Any reinsurance lawyers looking for a move to Fortune 500 life insurer with significant overseas reinsurance operations? DM me for details. Thanks!

Is anyone interested in becoming a legal recruiter? I have a contact at one of the leading agencies who is hiring practicing attorneys to be legal recruiters. They have openings in the Southeast, Midw… more

Anyone hoping to transit to product managers from law? If so, can we have a peer support group? Thanks!

What are the best + biggest recruiting agencies for non-U.S. placements? Do those placements work the same as the U.S. in terms of offering a % of the candidate’s base salary?

X pst. Seeking guidance on pivoting to more meaningful job. Hello fellow fish. I’m requesting advice, or if you’re feeling generous, some contacts. I’m a JD/MPH with advocacy experience in and passion… more

I have a second interview with a small to midsize firm this week. During the initial interview, they indicated they would be making their decision after the second interview. Would it be okay to ask about compensation/benefi… more

One of my junior associates recently resigned and I've been trying to make an exit myself for several months now. The job market has been really competitive but I am getting closer to getting a ne… more

So I’ve found a startup I want to work for. They hired a CLO earlier this year. Is it crazy to try to reach out to him and express interest if they have no legal job postings? FWIW I have good experie… more

Anyone know a Chicago residential real estate agent who might let me shadow them for a day or two? I just recently quit my firm job to pursue other interests. I’m not exactly confident anymore that I … more

Has anyone hired a resume writer? Worth it? I'm in a narrow field and I'd like to branch out but since I don't have experience I'm struggling.

3 years into practicing and so burnt out wondering if I even want to practice law. Taking a couple months to reset and will be searching for a job in the interim. Thankful for the off time but not sur… more

Repost - For those who left big law and went in house or transitioned to another career path, how did you decide what to do? I know I do not want to do litigation anymore, but don’t really know where … more

Currently a GC for a small tech company--been in that position for six years after being part-time for two years before that, and never held another job besides a solo attorney gig that never paid the bills… more

Cross-posting: What was your narrative in interviews for wanting to leave biglaw? Presumably you didn't just say I hate working 60+ hours per week in a disgustingly inefficient, top-heavy organiza… more