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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]People here are so mean. OP, I do think that unfortunately it will be difficult for you to get a legal job at your current level of experience. Your best bet might be something in the legal field but not as a lawyer, and you will probably have better luck with small/solo law firms or nonprofits. Try applying as a paralegal or a legal assistant at a nonprofit or for a city agency (state and federal government can be harder to get into). [/quote]

People are mean, and unnecessarily so. OP, I suspect you faced a few more obstacles in your life than the heartless PPs. Pay them no attention. (But they may be correct about it being hard to get back into law.)

But what about teaching? I work with a former lawyer who now teaches law electives to high schoolers. You won’t face age discrimination heading into education; in fact, life experience is often seen as valuable. You won’t need a teaching degree, either. Because of the shortage, most districts offer alternative programs to help you get certified.

Now, that shortage exists for a reason. Teaching is HARD WORK and undervalued by our society. Still, I go to bed feeling fulfilled because of the work I do. It gives me a sense of purpose and pride. I get more done in a day than some people do in a month.

If you’re looking for purpose and challenge, it’s worth a thought. [/quote]

Gen X MBA mom here.  I would like to comment that this is a great idea but it's true that it is really hard.

I work at a Fortune 500 corp.  My younger son's high school English teacher this year bailed on her corp law career at my company during the late pandemic to try teaching English as a passion career.  From talking to my son, it's apparent that this teacher is still a bit of a rookie.  Her expectations are high, but her classroom management and assignment-giving skills are still developing.  She is easily frustrated and the kids see that "blood in the water".  This is an average non-DMV suburban school where, in Honors sections, there are still kids who don't stay on task.  I don't want to get into specifics but I feel she had an unproductive relationship with my kid who becomes demotivated when teachers have poor classroom control.

Teaching is such a worthwhile profession, and quality help is so needed by society, but it takes really good people management skills.  And probably humility when entered as a second career.  Plus extreme willingness to be around kids of the target age level.

You could easily get sub jobs to take a peek inside some schools near you.  Obviously try for the better ones so you don't get turned off right away.

I like the idea of you looking for paralegal work.  Are you able to tap into your law school network?  Try the current career center.  They might have advice on current conditions for grads of your school or know of a sympathetic alum.

Regarding your past health issues and how other people can be unkind, please make sure you are healthy enough to avoid lots of random sick days during any first year of paid work.  People can be really judgy about chronic illness flare ups causing random absences.  If you have concerns about this, maybe stay on the volunteer side longer to ensure good relations/recommendations.[/quote]

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