Alternative Legal Careers

Professional Development

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Professionals

Video | Learn more about the growing career path of senior diversity officers at law firms who attract & retain diverse candidates and how you can position yourself to enter this exciting and fulfilling career.

Professional Development

Transitioning from Traditional Lawyer to Consultant

Presented by Susanne Aronowitz, Avery Blank, and Neha Sampat

Video | Our speakers share their experiences working in consultancy, the nature of consulting work, how they transitioned from traditional practice, and what steps you can take to evaluate if consulting is a good choice for you.

Nine Non-Legal Jobs You Can (Really, Truly) Do With a Law Degree

By Casey Berman, Founder, Leave Law Behind

Article | Explore nine jobs that align with lawyer's skills.

Career

Seven Skills Attorneys Have That the Rest of the World Would Die For

By Casey Berman

Article | Lawyers have marketable skills. We possess a skill set and an array of talents that are actually in high demand by many businesses. Let’s see how.

Professional Development

3 Big Concerns in Hiring JDs for Nontraditional Roles

By: Anusia Gillespie

Article | Hiring managers are often at loss as to how to treat JDs seeking employment in a nontraditional role. There may be no blueprint because the interviewing attorney is transitioning out of her standard, tried and true, expected career path.

Professional Development

6 Job Exploration and Interviewing Traits You Should Have

By Casey Berman

Article | Casey Berman (Leave Law Behind) offers six tips on how to approach the job search process.

Career

Careers—Turning Your Hobby into Your Job B

By Cheryl Rich Heisler

Article | Explore the ways in which lawyers can chase down opportunities in personally meaningful industries while still making money.