
The Former Lawyer Podcast
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.
Podcasting since 2019 • 300 episodes
The Former Lawyer Podcast
Latest Episodes
Biglaw Leaders are Cowards and the Effects are More Obvious Now than Ever
Biglaw has a cowardice problem, and it’s more visible than ever. In this episode, Sarah Cottrell breaks down how toxic law firm culture grooms and rewards leaders who prioritize self-preservation over real change. From the recent DE...
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Episode 271
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Supporting The Legal Accountability Project Because Transparency Shouldn’t Be Controversial
Sarah shares why she donates to The Legal Accountability Project, a nonprofit working to bring transparency to the judicial clerkship system. She talks about the power judges...
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Episode 270
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8:33

Reddit and Fishbowl Are Great—Except When They're Not
Reddit and Fishbowl can feel like the only places lawyers can be honest about how bad it really is. But even in these “safe” spaces, the lawyer bubble shows up. In this episode, Sarah shares what she sees in these anonymous forums, ...
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Episode 269
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12:56

Five Years of Helping Lawyers Leave the Law inside The Former Lawyer Collaborative
Sarah is celebrating five years of The Former Lawyer Collab—and reflecting on what it’s taught her about helping lawyers leave the law. In this episode, she shares the behind-the-scenes of building the program, the patterns she’s seen in the hu...
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Episode 268
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9:06

Understanding Executive Functions in an ADHD Brain with Annie Little
Lawyer and certified ADHD coach Annie Little returns to talk with Sarah about executive function, ADHD in the legal profession, and why so many lawyers struggle with time, organization, and burnout. They break down how ADHD brains a...
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Episode 267
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1:02:00
