Leaving the Law

Finally understanding that the practice of law is not for you can be a tough realization to make. You spent all those years in law school. How can you not want to be a lawyer? Luckily for you, you’re not the first lawyer to leave the law, and you certainly won’t be the last. FindLaw’s Leaving the Law section provides you with tools and resources as you embark on this new journey: realizing that you hate what you’re doing, discovering your next career, first steps for disillusioned lawyers, a guide to career alternatives, whether a career change will be financially rewarding, and how to land a new job.

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Leaving the Law Articles

What Does An Investment Banker Do?

I often hear attorneys leaving firm positions to work for investment banks in non-lawyer positions.
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Would a Career Change be Financially Rewarding?

Considering a change in career? How do you know if it will be financially rewarding?

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The Basics Of A New Internet Venture

Where does one go to learn the basics of starting a new Internet venture? Ive heard about business plans, but have no idea what one actually looks like.
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Questions to Help the Practicing Attorney Determine a Preferred Career Situation

Consider these seven questions when figuring out your next career move.

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How Do I Start an Internet Start-Up Company?

Thinking about leaving the law to start your own Internet company? Learn about the basics and how best to get started.

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From Law Firm Associate to Entrepreneur

Leaving the law to start your own business? Learn more about the pros and cons of making such a jump.

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Career Switch Utilizing Legal Training

I have 11 years experience with a major insurance company, a CPCU designation, close to completion of a ChFC designation, a law degree, one state bar license, but only 8 months practice experience.
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Alternative Career Utilizing Teaching and Law

I graduated from law school six years ago. At that time, the job market was not favorable for attorneys, so I decided to pursue my undergraduate teaching career, which was teaching Spanish.
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Pursuing A Higher Education Teaching Career

I am a mid-level associate at a major Chicago law firm and I am considering whether to pursue a different career path. For instance, I have thought about teaching at the college or law school level.
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