Im going to leave the profession entirely soon and wanted advice on jobs out of the field. JD preferred

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Compliance positions! And sometimes they pay just as much as mid to big law firm pay.

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Consulting
Adjunct professor
Recruiting
Business Owner
Analyst
Compliance Manager

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Compliance, audit

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If you don't mind me asking. Why?

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