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 “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
  • Reconnecting With Your Creativity After Years in the LawAug 17, 2026 · 11 min
  • What’s Next for the Former Lawyer CollaborativeAug 10, 2026 · 16 min
  • The Misery of Knowing That One Is Doing Harm as a LawyerAug 3, 2026 · 31 min
  • The Misery of Not Feeling Entitled to One's Misery as a LawyerJul 27, 2026 · 25 min
  • The Artificial Power Structure and Feeling Helpless as a Lawyer with Annie LittleJul 20, 2026 · 41 min
  • The Misery of Ambiguity and Forced Pretense in Law FirmsJul 13, 2026 · 36 min
  • Is Being A Lawyer A Bullshit Job?Jul 6, 2026 · 26 min

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