The Former Lawyer Podcast

The Former Lawyer Podcast

By Sarah Cottrell

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.

06/17/24

How to Explore Your Career Options After Law with Patience and a Plan

In today's episode, Sarah offers important advice to listeners. While practicing law, she constantly thought about what she wanted to do outside the law. But then her brain would start telling her everything that would make it a bad fit and instantlyRead more

06/10/24

Navigating Commercial Real Estate After Gaining Experience in Biglaw with Andre Ferrari

Today's podcast episode features a conversation between Sarah and Andre Ferrari. He practiced law for a few years before becoming a real estate developer. Andre shares his career path and how he got to where he is today. It's interesting to see how Read more

06/03/24

How Many Vacations Will Be Lost Before You Make a Change

Summer has arrived! On today's podcast, Sarah asks listeners the question, "How many vacations does your job have to ruin, cancel, impinge upon, or maybe make you not even plan before you decide enough is enough?" Many lawyers struggle to take vacatiRead more

05/27/24

CBT vs. DBT: Which Type Of Therapy Is Better For Lawyers?

Today's podcast episode features another conversation with previous guest Annie Little. Sarah is chatting with her about thoughts and advice when it comes to finding a therapist as a lawyer. They discuss the differences between Dialectical Behavior Read more

05/20/24

Know It's the Right Time to Leave the Law with Two Questions

In today's podcast, Sarah discusses how to know when it's the right time to leave law. Many people listening are grappling with this question, and often, when they ask it, they are looking for an external answer. There is no external answer. You are Read more

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