The Former Lawyer Podcast

Sarah Cottrell

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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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Recent episodes

  • Why Lawyers Feel More Confused After Career CoachingOct 26, 2026 · 15 min
  • The Transferable Skills Lawyers Overlook When Leaving LawOct 19, 2026 · 11 min
  • When You Want to Leave Law but Don’t Know What’s NextOct 12, 2026 · 5 min
  • Do You Actually Want Another Legal Job After a Layoff?Oct 5, 2026 · 9 min
  • The Cost of Staying in a Toxic Law FirmSep 28, 2026 · 9 min
  • When Leaving Law Feels Like Letting Other People DownSep 21, 2026 · 9 min
  • Why Your Law Job Feels More Unsustainable Than It Used ToSep 14, 2026 · 10 min
  • Why “Every Job Sucks” Is Bad Advice for Lawyers Who Hate Their JobsSep 7, 2026 · 9 min
  • Do You Need Therapy or Career Coaching When You Want to Leave LawAug 31, 2026 · 10 min
  • How to Figure Out What You Want to Do Instead of Practicing LawAug 24, 2026 · 16 min

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