Are there recruiters who specifically handle JD-Advantage roles, or am I on my own for this kind of search? I graduated law school a year ago, passed the bar, and realized I actually hate the idea of practicing law in a traditional firm. I’m really interested in compliance or legal tech consulting, but my law school’s career office only knows how to help people get into firms. I feel like I’m wasting my degree if I don't practice, but I know I’ll be miserable if I do.

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Ive been in compliance roles the last few years. My team was laid off in the Fall from a Fortune 500 but they hired me because of the regulatory/discovery experience I got working for a state agency and a few years of legal.

If you can do at least a year in government/administration law it may help. Otherwise, just apply. Do you have past experience in an industry?

I haven’t found any recruiters that specialize in JD Advantage roles but I’d love to work with one. I feel like I’m stumbling through my job search for a non-attorney position.

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