Law Exit Opportunities

Does anyone have recommendations for a good career counselor? I’m looking for help identifying a new career. For context I’m currently a patent litigator with a biomedical engineering background

Does anyone have experience in moving from an employment law role into HR? Or hired someone who has? Are those skills considered valuable enough to move into a mid level HR position despite not having… more

I know this question is asked a lot, but what are some good non-legal fields or jd preferred jobs for lawyers who no longer want to practice? If you left the field of law, how did you know it wasn’t t… more

Anyone have insight on the best recruiters in California/Bay Area?

Considering a move to the legal department of a big bank. Where do I go to gauge salaries besides Glassdoor? I suspect I’m being lowballed.

What's the best way to going about quitting my law firm job? I've only been there almost 7 months, but I found a much better in house opportunity.

I am a 7 year litigation associate and so burnt out on it. I have applying to in house and other positions and not getting traction. My experience is mostly insurance defense/coverage, and most of the… more

How hard is it to come back to law after leaving? Considering taking a jd preferred job in the advertising/entertainment space. I’m 2.5 years into practicing law and have not enjoyed working in privat… more

Are there recruiters who specialize in or have opportunities in non practicing attorney or jd preferred roles? I don’t want to litigate anymore but I really need help finding a non practicing role. I … more

Hello! Anyone made (or has any tips for making) the transition from M&A law to investment banking without an MBA?

Does anyone have referrals for Meta? I’d would appreciate one.

Ideas for non-barred position opportunities? I’m unfortunately in a position where I need to make plans to move states approximately one year into practicing. I’ll be leaving a non-UBE state so will h… more

Moving on to new field , practice area or leaving the profession altogether ??

VC associates, where did you go/intend to go after completing the 3rd or 4th year of practice? Did you take a salary cut? Want to know what exit options there are. Thanks in advance!

have any trademark attorneys left big law to go to the USPTO?

For anyone that has transitioned out of litigation into another role still in the legal field - how did you explain wanting to leave litigation in an interview? I’m miserable doing litigation but ob… more

Tips for transitioning to privacy counsel/compliance? I’m a former L&T attorney looking to make a switch (preferably in house at a FinTech). Just passed the CIPP/US, but haven’t seen much of a res… more

I’m a former practicing attorney but have been an attorney recruiter for the last 8 years. I lateraled once in that time and now manage a fantastic group of attorney recruiters (also former lawyers an… more

What if, when kiddo starts school, I want back into law? Get out of teaching undergrads? I did 8 years as a public defender and that seems to be a road block on many ads. I don't have the specific… more

Has anyone gone from law into Data Analytics with no experience in that field? Currently, I'm trying to learn all the database programs and coding languages I can, but how else can market yourself… more

Anyone familiar with “Knowledge Management Counsel” roles? The current opening I see is at Ogletree Deakins, wondering how heavy work load is and what pay is like.

I just accepted an offer for an in house counsel position and now need to break it to my bosses. I care a lot about them and my relationship with them, and for the most part they’ve done what they can… more

Has anyone left a job without another one fully lined up? Normally I would stick it out but I’m in a toxic work environment that’s severally harming my mental health. I’m worried about still maintaini… more

Does anyone have any insight on Lewis Brisbois in Providence?

This is a long shot, but has anyone ever published a book or know someone who has? I have a manuscript (fiction) and want to reach out to agents but have no clue how to start the process…

So, I've tried a few different positions and still hate practicing law BUT I was approached about a contract role that won't have billable hour requirements and I won't be steeped (I think… more

This strike at Facebook is messing up my numbers. Has anyone else been in a situation like this? They were a major source of work for me. What can I do?

Anyone ever go from big law to a consulting firm like Deloitte? Any sense of what pay and wlb is like? I have 9 YOE in healthcare and fda. I’ve worked with Deloitte and others like them on a number o… more

Ideas for law-adjacent positions in the pharmaceutical/biotech sphere? I see various positions but none post salary so I have no idea how that would match up with expectations. It also seems like most… more

Which biglaw corporate practices are most attractive for in house? Currently do a mix of ECVC and M&A and looking to focus on the former but don’t want to close any doors down the line.

Are any recruiting companies better than others for in-house? Not sure where I got the impression Major Lindsey and Africa was good for in-house but would love any info people have.

I am looking to enter big law. I had a clerkship on a state Business Calendar and am a current first year litigation associate where I have prepared for a trial, taken and defended depositions, and ha… more

Thinking about making a remote-friendly move? I’m currently assisting an international e-commerce business in their quest for a mid-level corporate and commercial counsel. Total comp is strong and the cu… more

I'm working on a remote in-house position for a newly public Fintech company to do mostly SEC reporting. Looking for a Cap Markets or PCAP attorney, class of 2016 or more senior. Big firm or in-house pu… more

Anyone transition for a job in HR? I’ve worked as outside counsel and in house very closely with company’s HR departments and am thinking of trying to make the switch. I feel like I have a good unders… more

Looking for a fully remote government job that I can work from Mexico.

Im a government (municipal) attorney now. In it for the PSLF. Got 5 years to go but im ready to move to mexico now. My husband is in Me… more