According to the National Law Journal, the legal profession has lost an estimated 16,000 jobs in the past year.

But what about the lawyers who remain employed in the legal profession who are looking for a career change?

We came across this article that we though many of you would find helpful and inspiring.

It discusses 5 female lawyers who successfully transitioned into various alternative careers.

According to this story, University of Texas Law students are increasingly seeking alternative career options, a trend that seems to be on the upswing for both lawyers and law students across North America.

For all of you out there who are considering leaving the practice of law, you may want to read about Rick Eid, a former lawyer turned screenwriter.

In-house counsel can be a great route for individuals who still want to practice law, but don’t want to deal with the the headaches and pressures that often go along with private practice such as billable hours, new business development and having little to no work / life balance.

We found an interesting article on the reasons behind professional dissatisfaction amongst lawyers.  The article also suggests some possible alternatives for dealing with this unhappiness.

Do lawyers make good executives?

Well, the results tend to be mixed. This article at Law.com discusses lawyers who have become executives.

If you are considering leaving the legal profession, you may find some inspiration from Terry Brooks, an author and former lawyer who viewed practicing law as a means to an end to pursue his writing career.

An interesting article in the Montreal Gazette confirms the growing trend of lawyers leaving private practice to join the corporate world. 

We came across this article in the Vancouver Sun that confirms that women are leaving the legal profession in Canada at a faster pace than men. 

“There are over 1 Million lawyers in North America. 40% of them wish they were doing something else”

Dissatisfaction with career choice seems to be a growing trend within the legal profession, a trend that will continue to lead more lawyers to seek in-house, law related and non-legal careers.

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After much hard work, we are happy to announce the official launch of AlternativeLawyerJobs.com, which was created with one goal in mind:

Helping lawyers who are dissatisfied with traditional legal practice find alternative career opportunities.

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