You Don’t Need Permission to Leave the Law and Here’s Why

If you’re thinking about leaving the law but feel stuck, ask yourself this question. Who are you waiting for permission from?Many lawyers aren’t just worried about logistics. They feel like they need approval. They worry about how their family, friends, or partner will react. They feel the need to justify their decision and have others validate that leaving is the right move.But the only permission you need is your own.See show notes at formerlawyer.com/259I'm closing enrollment for my self-paced group program, the Former Lawyer Collaborative, permanently on August 31st, 2026. If you've been thinking about joining now is the time. Head to formerlawyer.com/collab to join before doors close on August 31st.