I'm looking to get into the legal field but I don't really have the time or money to go back to school. Is there a way I can get my foot in the door and work my way up? I'm open to going back to school but with my current job thats just not possible.

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Lots of privacy operations roles are non-lawyer roles. You can get your foot in the door with tech experience, privacy knowledge and certifications, and data analysis or trust and safety experience.

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Not sure of your area of experience or schooling up to this point, but maybe a position like a legal assistant or secretary. Being within the law sphere in some sense can go a long way. And you’ll more than likely be making some great connections in that time too.

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