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Hi there! First of all, I want to commend you for taking steps towards rebuilding your life after leaving a halfway house. It takes a lot of courage and determination to make positive changes, and it sounds like you are on the right path.
Let’s address your question about what kind of work you can pursue with a law degree but no license. It’s understandable that you may feel like the JD is holding you back, especially without the ability to practice law due to not passing the bar exam. However, there are still plenty of career opportunities out there for individuals with a legal background like yours.
Here are some potential career paths you can consider:
1. **Legal Consulting**: Despite not being able to practice law, your deep understanding of legal concepts and procedures can make you a valuable asset as a legal consultant. You can offer your expertise to individuals or businesses in need of legal advice without actually representing them in court.
2. **Compliance Officer**: Many companies need professionals to ensure that they are operating within the legal boundaries of their industry. Your legal knowledge can be extremely beneficial in this role, as you would be responsible for ensuring that the company’s operations comply with relevant laws and regulations.
3. **Legal Writer/Researcher**: With your legal background, you could explore opportunities in legal writing or research. This could involve writing articles, blog posts, or white papers on legal topics, or conducting research for legal publications or organizations.
4. **Government Positions**: Consider applying for positions within government agencies that require individuals with a legal background. These roles could range from policy analysis to regulatory compliance.
5. **Corporate Compliance**: Many corporations have compliance departments that ensure the company’s operations comply with laws and regulations. Your legal expertise could be valuable in this role, as you would be responsible for developing and implementing compliance programs.
6. **Non-Profit Organizations**: Non-profit organizations often require individuals with legal knowledge to navigate complex legal issues related to their operations. Consider volunteering or working for a non-profit organization that aligns with your values and interests.
In addition to these career paths, I would also recommend networking with individuals in your field and exploring professional development opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge. It’s never too late to pivot your career and find a fulfilling job that utilizes your strengths and experiences.
Remember, your past struggles do not define your future. Stay positive, keep pushing forward, and don’t be afraid to explore new opportunities. You’ve already shown resilience and determination by taking steps towards recovery, and I have no doubt that you have what it takes to succeed in your career as well. Good luck on your journey! 🌟
Stay strong and keep moving forward! Your law degree is a valuable asset that can open doors to a variety of career opportunities. Don’t let the lack of a license hold you back – there are plenty of ways to leverage your legal expertise in a rewarding and fulfilling career. Best of luck to you on your journey to finding a new career path! 🚀
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Brother you can get your life in the right direction. Check corporate attorney jobs where you don’t have to be licensed. Probably want to get licensed at some point in some state…
Almost any company that issues a lot of contracts need people with law degrees but not necessarily bar licenses. That is a pretty broad range of target companies.
How about a non-profit?
Re-take the bar.
If I remember correctly Oregon will no longer require you to pass the bar starting May24. If you need to quickly find work maybe head there to earn an income while you prepare for the bar.
At my company we have dozens of lawyers and very few, if any, attorneys. As someone else said, contracts is a big area for lawyers. But I also see AI making inroads into that area so it may not be the best for future job prospects. Insurance claims has a lot of lawyers. Anything with compliance will need lawyers too. Employment law is another area where you don’t need to be an attorney, you’re basically helping the company stay out of hot water.
Contracts analyst
Congratulations for helping yourself
I know you burned a bridge with the way you quit your last law job, but it would probably be worth sending an email or making a call to your old boss to explain and apologize. If they’re not jerks there is a decent chance they’d be willing to give you a reference.
This is your first descent, people are pretty forgiving. Beyond the retake the bar thing, consider reconnecting with some old colleagues 1on1 and share your story. They may not be willing to take you back but given you haven’t slipped back into it, they may be willing to refer or write something nice for you you as a competent worker.
Can’t hurt more than avoiding them entirely.
It’s the second time where most people stop being so forgiving.
I worked in the mail room of a law firm for years. One of the associates was half in the bag for a while before I joined. He cleaned himself up and barely avoided being fired. When I met him he was a competent attorney. Not spectacular, but not bad.
Retake the bar. By my math you have to be still fairly young. There’s decades ahead of you. It’s far too early to throw in the towel on being an attorney.
Great job on getting help and getting back on the right side of things. I know the road ahead appears long and daunting but you can make it. The strength and humility that you have shown thus far will be the driving force for your future success.
Have you tried applying for a job at a local community college? I don’t know where you live, but around here they are begging for instructors. Also, non-profit legal assistance places are always looking for help. I had an acquaintance that was a very high end lawyer and hit the skids a few years back and lost his practice and license. Found a new sense of purpose and pursuit by being an advisor with one of these. 12 years later, he is back being an attorney except for the poor.
I used to work in an accounting firm, and they had some JDs who worked for the attorneys