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Sarah Cottrell
The Former Lawyer Podcast
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.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 stars from 85 ratings
If you’re feeling the push to leave the law Sarah shares incredible and actionable insights + hear from former lawyers about their experiences leaving the law.
TheStaceyHarris via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/05/22
Thank You
Thank you for this podcast. Relatable and well thought out. Feels great that someone gets it!
Meggers1233 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/25/22
Great podcast!
So happy to have found this podcast.
Elizabeth in VA via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/28/22
Recent Episodes
Struggling with the fear of leaving law behind? This week, Sarah unpacks the sunk cost fallacy—a common mental block for lawyers considering a career change. She explores why we tend to overvalue past investments and undervalue the cost of staying in an unhealthy profession. You’ll also learn why...
Published 11/25/24
Published 11/25/24
On today’s podcast episode, Sarah chats with Dan Branagan. He is a member of the Collab and a former lawyer who now works as a data analyst. They discuss how his journey to escape the legal grind and his process of finding other roles that might work for him using the program's framework. Let’s...
Published 11/18/24
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