WHY I QUIT BIG LAW (After 7 years) + What I’m Doing Next!
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Congratulations on the new direction! You were critical in my decision to attend law school. Though I initially thought I would also be a big law attorney, I’ve found my calling is in Public Defense. Still, as a black woman law student it is great to have someone who looks like me speaking so openly about this profession. I definitely look forward to your future updates and videos. 🎉🎉
Thank you so much! And congrats on finding your path! We definitely need more people who look like us on that path 😊
So excited to hear more about being an in-house counsel! CONGRATS!
Thank you so much!!! 💕
I have no plans of being a lawyer whatsoever. However, I love your videos and I love how transparent you are in your videos. Congrats to you on your new job!
Awww that means a lot! Thank you so so much!
Angela, I am so proud of you. Your change has been a perfect example of how to craft a career that works for your future while also serving your clients. You have given us a great example of how to honor the firm you are leaving, keep doors open, yet still pursue your own dreams. You are the consummate professional! I hope you enjoy your new in-house position and cultivate great relationship there.
Angela, I'm proud of you, I've watched your videos for years, but I've never left a comment. I was shocked when I saw your announcement video and I told my boyfriend that another attorney that I like is quitting to probably become a FT TH-camr. I respect everyone's goals, but I was shocked to see that video from you, but could understand your reasons for wanting to leave. I truly hope that your new role makes you happy and I can't wait to continue watching the legal content!
Thank you so much! Haha it didn’t even dawn on me that people might think that i would pursue content creation full time. This law degree cost me too much not to use it 😂🤣. Thanks for your support over the years, I truly appreciate it 💕💕
Makes a lotta sense, all the best ! I respect the fact that you have allowed yourself to face the facts and be true to yourself...Respect!
Thank you! I appreciate it 💕
Congrats on this next chapter in your life! Proud of where you’ve been and what’s to come!😊
Thank you so much!!
Love your new hairstyle! You look happier, healthier, and just everything positive. The best of luck to you (I follow you on IG and LinkedIn as well - love your content.) Always rooting for you, Angela!
Thank you so much!! 💕💕
Congratulations on your new path🎉 Cudos to you for going after what you want🙌
Thank you so much!!
It would be great if you can compare your new job to big law after a few years.
Absolutely!
Proud of you sis! A change can be daunting when you have been doing it for awhile, but you reminded me of the excitement that comes with it! You gonna kill it!
Thank you, I appreciate you 💕💕
I’m so happy for you! I wish you nothing but the best on your new journey. I’m looking forward to the in-house counsel videos.
Thank you so much!!
Yes! I love this for you❤️ So excited for the in-house content!
Congrats on new chapter! All experiences shape our ultimate journey. Cheers to having better work/life balance 🥂🥂
Yes! Thank you!
Congratulations @The Aspiring Boss you will be fine, I have no doubt that you will change is necessary you will adapt toward your next journey I am here for it.
Thank you for your support always!! 💕
@@TheAspiringBoss you are welcome 🙏🏿 always!
Being an associate was too much work already. Becoming a partner means even MORE work, MORE sacrifices, and MORE compromises. The job doesn't change, but the person can change jobs. Many of the aspects of life outside of the job duties can pass by without you. Enough is enough. It's time to do more of you. Being in-house is such a relief, there is more predictability and you don't have those billable hour demands stressing you out. Congratulations on leveling up your life and bringing down your stress at the same time.
I already have a child. 😩 but have been thinking about going to law school. I’m just not sure about work/life balance as a lawyer. Like you said being present with my kid is super important to me.
Congratulations!!
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you!! 💕
Congratulations! Besides the billable hour requirement, what are other differences between private practice and in-house? Do you think its feasible for a new grad to transition to in-house counsel? I'm a 3L taking the bar in July, so any advice will be appreciated.
I'm debating leaving my first legal job. I'm definitely at the point (almost 7 years in) when I need to decide if I'm going to stay or move onto something else. My priorities are definitely different now than they were when I first started, and I'm starting to see that this job isn't compatible with the family life I want.
It can be scary to make the jump! There were many things about my previous job that i loved and even sometimes miss but I totally made the right decision particularly because my new job is compatible with my home life. I found out i was pregnant shortly after deciding to make the jump and I’m so glad I did because the work life balance was good and allowed me to have a low stress pregnancy. Good luck to you and go with your gut!!
Love the update!!!
And where is your top from? I love a textured sleeve, super cute.
Thank you! I got it from TJMaxx!
In-house🙌🏾
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What are you doing now? Oh You answered that. Thanks. Is the money similar or better with doing in-house counsel work?
I like your natural hair...
Omg I waited for this video
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I dream of no billable hours 😂 Congratulations to you!!
Thank you so much! It’s literally so nice to not have to not track time.
God bless you my love.
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very insightful info! btw, where did you attend law school?
Congratulations on your journey! Question about big law…Once you have your 2L offer and you complete your summer are you pretty much a shoe in for a post grad offer barring any craziness or inadequate work?
Thanks for sharing
My pleasure
I’m so confused. Why do people kill themselves for years to be partner when they could just start their own firm and be “partner” immediately?
STCL has online program now aye!!!
Really?????
Congratulations! I have a few questions. How do the annual bonuses work in big law? Do you have to do extra hours to get them or is it based on how many deals you close during the year? Also, M&A seems kind of niche. So how did you navigate interviewing for non-M&A in house roles? Lastly, people always say that in house is a pay cut. Is that your experience? If so, by how much?
Congrats on the new job! I have a kind of niche question about big law: I am currently a undergraduate student majoring in biochemistry and will be attending law school starting next fall. I would really like to go into Patent Law, but have heard conflicting things about big firm requirements to be a patent lawyer. Do you have to get a graduate degree in the field do you want to practice in, or is an undergraduate degree and a JD sufficient for practice? Thanks :)
Thank you! I will absolutely do some fact checking and answer this in my q&a video!
Thank you for sharing; one question however. If someone leaves a big law firm, can they ever come back?
If they do, do they start at the same year and pay grade that they were at when they left?
This is a great question! Will definitely answer this one as I have some pretty good insight on this!
Oh yes! Great question!
My question is not really about transitioning into big law. I’m a second year associate working at a private practice insurance law firm. I am realllllly interested in transitioning into from a more litigious role to a more transactional role, but I don’t know how to make that move because my skill set is litigation forward. Any advice? I don’t want to get pigeon holed into insurance law because I’m not passionate about the work I’m doing. Help😢
Did you at least pay off your loans? I don’t know you, but I’m curious.🤷🏾♂️ Midwest stand up!! OH-IO🫥
I was still in law school when I decided big law was not for me!
Did you finish law school
@@andrewusa14 I did, but I have not passed the bar exam yet, so I can't work as lawyer.
@@AndyMmusic if you don’t mind can you tell me what type of law did you study
@@andrewusa14 I studied general law.
How is it for a black woman in big law ?