Alternative Career Paths for Lawyers: 4 Things You Need To Know

Alternative Career Paths for Lawyers: 4 Things You Need To Know

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Are you a lawyer who wants to identify an alternative career path? If you hate being a lawyer, or are just wondering what you can do with your law degree besides being a lawyer, this video shares four essential things that you need to know if you're trying to find a non-legal job so that you can leave the law.

When you're contemplating quitting law, it can be hard to know where to start. If you want to use your J.D. to find a non-legal job, keep the things in this video in mind to ensure that you have the most success identifying a second career!

00:00 Intro
00:11 Who am I and what's this channel about?
00:31 How I've learned about these 4 essentials for lawyers who want to change careers
01:07 You are qualified (no, really)
02:08 Why you should stop focusing on your skills
03:03 Why it's not just about your career
04:23 Figuring out the perfect next step
05:23 A great next step for you

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