Do you hate working as a lawyer? Are you an unhappy lawyer who wants to leave the law, but isn’t sure what to do next? Do your family and friends think you’re crazy for wanting to leave the law, or are you too afraid to tell them you don’t want to be a lawyer? The Former Lawyer Podcast is for you! Each week, host Sarah Cottrell interviews a different former lawyer who has left the law behind. Hear inspiring stories about how these former lawyers are thriving and found their way to careers and lives they love.
Wondering about the Former Lawyer Collaborative? In this episode, I talk about how the Collaborative works, past and upcoming workshops, and some of the amazing feedback I’ve received from members. What is the Former Lawyer Collaborative? In brief, the Collaborative is a confidential support community for lawyers who are trying to figure out whether they want to leave the law…
I’m calling this week’s episode, “Most Lawyers Would Not Admit This.” Today, I’m talking about my experience with clinical anxiety, and why it’s so often mistaken for “typical” lawyer stress. For most lawyers, it’s hard to admit that we’re struggling—even to ourselves. I’ve actually written about the topic of this episode before on the blog. I thought it was the…
I’m so excited to share this episode with my friend Megan Smiley with you. Megan and I are kindred spirits. We just met earlier this year, but she started her podcast, The Lawyer’s Escape Pod, the same week that I started The Former Lawyer Podcast. I love what she’s doing in the world, and I can’t wait to share it…
After more than 10 years of legal practice, Geoffrey Stein went to art school and became a full-time artist and portrait painter. Meet Former Lawyer Geoffrey Stein During the recession of the early 80s, Geoffrey Stein decided to go to law school after finding it difficult to find a job with his liberal arts undergraduate degree. He hated his first…
