Are legal writing jobs dead in the water due to AI? Ie legal reporting, or whatever else I can do in this field that isn’t be a practicing lawyer…

Anyone use a resume writing service? Looking to get out of litigation (8 YOE) and go into in-house, govt, compliance type roles. Need some help jump starting things and I’m very short on free time.

Anyone do coaching for a living? Any coaching books/podcasts you recommend for teaching someone how to frame thinking and discussions, coaching guiding questions, etc?

Has anyone left law for management consulting? Do you regret it?

Thinking of moving from being an 3 year associate to DEI roles at law firms? Has anyone made a similar transition who is willing to chat?

Going to accept a JD preferred Claim Director position at insurance company to get out of employment litigation. Salary is pretty good (though it’s a pay cut) & wlb seems achievable. I’m excited b… more

Anyone here pivot from attorney to sales at Thomson Reuters (or equivalent)? Love to hear pros and cons. Thanks!

Is conflicts counsel a good exit from litigation? Can’t take litigation anymore

So I’m thinking about becoming an independent contractor as an LA/EA but have no idea where to start. I’m currently working for a small firm where I am underpaid and overworked. The firm has a sweatsh… more

Anyone feel like there are no real opportunities to get out of this industry? I feel so stuck. What helped most in your attempt to leave?

Any expats here? If so, any advice for some junior lawyers interested in potential moves overseas?

16 years as a plaintiff’s litigator. Mostly construction defect and product liability. BURNT OUT. Chained to my desk. Need the money but don’t know how much longer I can hang on. I’ve considered media… more

Hello! Has anyone pivoted out of law into freelance business affairs consulting? Wondering if I need an LLC and/or professional liability insurance - and, if so, where I should be forming my LLC?

Any bankruptcy attorneys that made an exit to investment banking or restructuring? Thoughts? Tips?

How difficult is it to go from biglaw litigation to compliance in-house? I’m a fourth year litigation associate primarily practicing insurance coverage work (insured side). I hate litigation and want … more

I'm just a bad lawyer 😔

I’m feeling very lost. I’ve been practicing for over 8 years. I started at a small boutique, made the jump to a mid-size firm, and have spent the last couple of years at an AMLAW100 firm. I’ve never really enjoyed litigating… more

I am at the end of my rope. I have been litigating personal injury cases for the past 5 years and I have concluded that this line of work is not for me. I wake up every morning full of dread and fee… more

I’m currently working at a firm and also studying to become a therapist. My eventual goal is to open my own therapy practice. At some point, I’ll need to quit my day job as an attorney so I can focus… more

Any project managers who are lawyers? Thinking about the switch because I don’t like practicing law but really enjoy the managing aspect of it.

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

I am a newly licensed attorney who wants it to take the compliance officer path. However, because I have no complaints experience, I took a subordinate role as a compliance analyst at a fin-tech compa… more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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