Law Exit Opportunities

What are the exit options for someone with restructuring experience (finance rather than corporate focused)? Currently considering an offer for a biglaw restructuring role in the UK and want to know… more

What are other ways to get out of law aside from legal recruiting? I have insurance defense (MVA and first party property) and labor and employment law experience. Do not want to work for an insurance… more

I am seeking to leave the practice of law after six years of practice. I am considering legal recruiting. Has anyone made the jump? How did you get into the field? What is a day like as a legal recrui… more

Does anyone have advice on pivoting into consulting or how to revamp my resume to be less “legal terminology” focused (ex: depositions, mediations)? I am a Houston litigation associate and ready for a… more

Is anybody a regulatory affairs specialist? What sort of work do you do, do you like it, is the compensation adequate for you? Specific numbers will be cool

Current 5th year. Started in big law, left to a boutique and changed practice. Happier with the work life balance…much happier. I went from a 100 hour work week to a 30 hour if that. But still not enj… more

I have been a practicing (patent prosecution) lawyer in different firms for about 20 years. I would love to do something more creative but still techie (computers, telecom, apps, etc.). I've always been… more

Has anyone made the change from law to consulting, interested in any changes but specifically at a firm like McKinsey or Boston Consulting Group?

Anyone freelance for Ontra? Trying to get a realistic idea of how much money you can make.

Is there a conflicts process for going in-house?

Has anyone ever left BigLaw and really regretted or missed it?

Any ideas for exit opportunities in the renewables industry? Currently working in-house in this field and planning to move to the UK, so I’d like to explore some non-legal opportunities.

For those who have exited or are thinking about an exit, what was/is the non-lawyer salary floor you're willing to accept? I acknowledge everyone's personal situation and financial needs are d… more

I'm kind of exhausted with not really knowing what to do. I have intensive specialized knowledge in one area of the law but realized I don't really enjoy practicing it and don't think I w… more

I'm looking to leave the legal field. Its really toxic for my ADHD and I feel miserable everyday here. How can I pivot my career towards government/policy roles without having to take a huge step … more

What should I look out for when leaving a state position to join a small firm as a junior attorney. What amount of billable hours are good for work life balance?

I need out of the legal field for a job with independence, interesting and challenging issues to solve and a decent amount of pay. Halp!

Legal Project Management Certification. Have you done it? Did you feel it was worthwhile? I'm considering the training program offered by Law Vision in the interest of transitioning away from PI l… more

What are red flags to look out for when considering an in-house move?

Just gave notice that I’m leaving private practice for an in-house role. Haven’t felt this free since before I started being a lawyer. 😂

Anyone successfully pivot to education? Any advice is appreciated. I applied for Director of Student Services role that seems really interesting.

Any recruiters that can help with finding an in-house legal counsel role? Or any advice on how to transition out of a law firm. I’m so unhappy.

Anyone have any insight on the legal dept at TJX, Inc.? Good place to work? Compensation ranges? Interested in a role, but don’t know anyone in my network there to get the scoop from. TIA!

I don't know if I want to never practice law again but I just feel stuck I was on one legal career path until I got let go and had to reevaluate. Basically I had one trajectory in mind and I just… more

Where do V20 associates commonly exit to when going in-house?

Anyone make a move from practicing law to working in legal journalism (like a legal affairs correspondent) and have any advice or tips? Are you a staffed writer? Freelance? Do you know of any publicat… more

I’m a BigLaw litigator but my dream is to get a job working with beauty products, maybe in branding or strategy or something. I’m a huge product junkie. What can I do to pivot into this type of role? … more

I love the people at my firm and I’m abundantly thankful for my job, but typically the thought getting me through the day is that one day I won’t have to practice law anymore. 😀 I’m only 4 years in b… more

Has anyone moved into a non-legal role at a tech company after big law? Trying to figure out what else is out there if I do not want to go in house in a legal capacity.

Had anyone prepared cover letters, elevator pitches, different resumes for non-legal jobs even if you aren’t currently looking to exit law? I’m worked on my elevator pitch and I think it’s really help… more

Hello, does anyone have any insight on Prudential’s legal department? I am considering taking a position there.

It’s ok to be incredibly thankful for a job but also feel exhausted/dissatisfied/unfulfilled. Idk…just a reminder I need sometimes. 👍🏽

Anyone here join or found a startup after BigLaw or being in-house? If so, what skills do you think you were able to gain from your legal experience that was beneficial and what do you wish you would … more

Anyone make the switch to a practice group-specific knowledge management role in a law firm or have thoughts on transitioning from corporate attorney to KM attorney? Considering switching lanes with t… more

Been a law clerk (barred since 2019) with Disciplinary Counsel and feel like upper management just isn’t taking my desire to advance seriously. I went to law school to work hard and make money while a… more

Has anyone ever transitioned from commercial litigation to working in house on employment matters? Any helpful insights on how to make such a transition?

Anyone move into BSA/AML Compliance work? Thoughts?