It can be hard to know where to start for a lawyer thinking about career change.
Here are some resources and information to give you the tools you need to take the leap.
Searching the internet for resources about legal career change can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. We have done the work for you to find websites and online resources about happiness, law practice, legal careers and career change. Have a go-to site that we have missed? Send it to us at hello@notaveragelaw.com so we can add it to our list.
By Karilla Dyer & Stephen Furnari
This eBook provides advice on the best practices for LinkedIn marketing. It is for information purposes only and does not constitute legal counsel, guidance or an opinion about how to practice law within the bounds of the ethical rules governing your jurisdiction.
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By LawyerEDU
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Women consistently face gender discrimination while practicing law. The only way to change these biases is to acknowledge them and face them head-on.
By Lisa Dimyadi - Clio
There are many different reasons to want to leave your current firm. Maybe you're not feeling challenged, burnt out, not advancing as quickly as you want to or the firm's culture does not fit your values. Leaving can be hard, but the experience does not have to be negative. This list of tips can help you make a positive transition.
By Carissa Tham for Clio
Tham offers practical questions to consider before deciding whether or not to leave your legal career, as well as helpful advice and examples of alternative careers that lawyers can step into.
By Janice Mucalov, LLB for the Canadian Bar Association
A law degree opens a lot of doors and being a lawyer is just one of them. If you are thinking of changing firms, your practice area or leaving the profession, this article will help you thoughtfully consider the decision, your options and next steps.