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15 Aug

The Long Process Of Leaving A Legal Career with Ed Cottrell [TFLP150]

Lawyers are under constant stress and pressure yet always have a “this is fine” mentality. “Everything will be fine,” we keep telling ourselves. But, is it really fine? And, is “fine” good enough?  This week, you’ll read about Ed Cottrell, a former lawyer and most importantly, Sarah’s husband. Ed had a legal career for 13 years before leaving the law…

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8 Aug

Leaving The Legal Profession After Practicing For Years with Landis Wade [TFLP149]

On the latest episode of the Former Lawyer Podcast, Sarah sat down with former lawyer Landis Wade to talk about his journey in leaving the law after practicing for a long time. 35 years, to be exact.  In their conversation, Sarah and Landis touched on many common themes on the podcast and in lawyers that are desperate to leave the…

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1 Aug

“You Have To Learn To Love Where You Are” Is Trash Advice For Lawyers Who Want To Leave The Law [TFLP148]

Usually, on this blog, I share advice for lawyers who want to leave the law, strategies for aspiring former lawyers, and interviews with former lawyers who have left the law behind to find careers and lives they love. Today, we’re talking about a piece of trash advice that can really harm some lawyers who want to leave the law.  We…

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