
From The Career Files: Help
Ask for help. Not because you are weak. But because you want to remain strong.
Ask for help. Not because you are weak. But because you want to remain strong.
There can be a lot of anxiety and worry and pent-up negative energy as we consider leaving the law.
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Tell someone you're close to that you want to leave the law, and they'll try to dissuade you, doubt you, or call you crazy.
So many of us looking to leave the law are battling with anxiety, self doubt and the fear of the unknown.
Perhaps educators need to think about a college course or two that would deter those who really don’t have the heart (and stomach) and yes, brains, for the arduous path that is law school, the bar exam, and the practice itself.
These are the three main mistakes people make that oftentimes slows down their goal of leaving.
It’s like having a junior associate who’s never off the clock.
When we truly feel authentic with what we are good at, we become powerful.
When I speak with a prospective coaching client, I make it a point to discuss in detail how we actually (step by step) leave the law behind.
If you're thinking about switching jobs or even leaving the legal profession entirely, here are some helpful resources.
Some of us have already tried to leave law. And it didn’t go well.
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If you're considering law school because you think you have no other options, think again.
It's fine to say farewell to law, but look before you leap by doing some research.
Casey Berman of Leave Law Behind discusses how perfectionism can be a barrier to leaving an unhappy career in the law.
Casey Berman of Leave Law Behind gives three reasons why unhappy lawyers should not jump onto job boards right away.
Casey Berman of Leave Law Behind discusses the truth behind the phrase “you can do anything with a law degree” and lists nine real-life, non-legal jobs that are in fairly good alignment with an attorney’s skill set.