The Most Challenging Part of Leaving Law is the Emotional Work

The Former Lawyer Podcast

In today’s podcast episode, Sarah shares the hardest thing about leaving the law. She’s talked to many clients, peers, podcast guests, and people in her life; everyone encounters their own unique obstacles. However, the biggest thing keeping people from making a change is the practical reality.

Lawyers get stuck trying to figure out things on the front end, like reworking resumes or convincing someone they can work in a role other than a lawyer. People get stuck in the process of the practical things that get you a new job. This is the part that many assume will be the most challenging.

However, Sarah has found that the hardest thing about leaving the law is the emotional part.
See show notes at formerlawyer.com/237