Lawyers in Transition

1. Lawyers in Transition

This is a brief survey designed to reveal how former lawyers or those in the process of switching careers have done so.

1. Please include:
Your Name:
Current Title or Occupation:
Website/Blog:
Preferred Contact Information:

RESPONSES WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THEIR ENTIRETY. If you would like to remain anonymous, please indicate that preference here.
Your contact information: e-mail or phone will NOT be included.

Please include: Your Name: Current Title or Occupation: Website/Blog: Preferred Contact Information*: RESPONSES WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THEIR ENTIRETY. If you would like to remain anonymous, please indicate that preference here. *Your contact information: e-mail or phone will NOT be included.

2. Why did you go to law school?

Why did you go to law school?

3. When did you first think about leaving the practice of law or embark on an alternative legal or dual career?

When did you first think about leaving the practice of law or embark on an alternative legal or dual career?

4. What thought, experience or event first inspired your current career choice?

What thought, experience or event first inspired your current career choice?

5. What was the very first action you took when you decided to switch careers or launch a dual career?

What was the very first action you took when you decided to switch careers or launch a dual career?

6. What resources (people, books, money) assisted you most during your transition?

What resources (people, books, money) assisted you most during your transition?

7. How have you handled fear and/or uncertainty during your transition?

How have you handled fear and/or uncertainty during your transition?

8. What skills from law school or your legal career have proven most useful in your new career? Please provide a specific example if possible.

What skills from law school or your legal career have proven most useful in your new career? Please provide a specific example if possible.

9. What advice would you give to someone trying to make the leap from law into your field? What impediments should someone consider before moving forward?

What advice would you give to someone trying to make the leap from law into your field? What impediments should someone consider before moving forward?

10. Are you living your passion? Do you feel your life is more balanced now in your alternative legal or dual career? Any final words of wisdom?

Are you living your passion? Do you feel your life is more balanced now in your alternative legal or dual career? Any final words of wisdom?