Legal CPD Learning Track

Alternative Legal Careers

Lawyers who left the traditional path and built careers in legal tech, academia, entrepreneurship, remote practice, and beyond. Practical insight on pivoting with purpose.

19 episodes

6 jurisdictions

Certificate available

About the Alternative Legal Careers track

Not every law graduate becomes a traditional lawyer — and many of the most fulfilling legal careers sit outside firms. Legal tech, legal operations, policy, and academia all welcome law-trained people. This track profiles lawyers who pivoted into alternative legal careers and explains how they did it.

Who this track is for

Lawyers considering a career change
Law students weighing non-firm paths
Lawyers moving into legal tech or operations

What you'll gain

Which alternative legal careers pay and which don’t
How to position a law degree for non-firm roles
Transferring legal skills to business or tech
Real stories of successful pivots

What you'll learn

Legal PracticeCareer DevelopmentLegal TechnologyArtificial Intelligence in LawCorporate LawRemote WorkNetworkingLegal MarketingLegal EducationCommercial LawBanking LawConsumer Protection Law

Earn your certificate

Complete all 19 episodes to earn the Career Innovation Certificate. Selected episodes also qualify for CPD credit with the Law Society of Ontario and the Law Society of British Columbia.

19 episodes in this track

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Alternative Legal Paths and The Power of Generosity with Tim Wilbur

with Tim Wilbur

Canada00:18:48

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of Ontario

The Nomad Lawyer Reality and Challenging the Default Path with Ari Mike

with Ari Mike

Canada00:23:29

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of British Columbia

Flipping the SEO Funnel, Lead Magnets, and the Power of Podcasting with Steven Schneider

with Steven Schneider

00:13:44

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of British Columbia

Legal Practice

Legal Marketing

Career Development

Estudar Direito na Namíbia com Henry Aderam | Studying Law in Namibia with Henry Aderam

with Henry Aderam

Namíbia00:27:05

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of Ontario

Legal Education

Commercial Law

Banking Law

Estudar Direito na África do Sul com Khumo | Studying Law in South Africa with Khumo

with Khumo

South Africa01:00:32

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of Ontario

Legal Education

South African Law

Career Development

Bolsas de Estudo, OPT e outros assuntos com Jessica Dworkin

with Jessica Dworkin

Como conseguir bolsas de estudo e o que esperar de um Mestrado em Direito (LL.M) em Boston com Dr. Julio Costa

with Julio Costa

Navigating Law School Applications: Insights from an LLM Experience at Harvard with Adriana L. Coiro

with Adriana Lacombe Coiro

Brazil00:29:19

Legal Education

Law School Applications

LL.M. Programs

LinkedIn Insights and Opportunities Beyond Law with Jake Hirsch-Allen

with Jake Hirsch-Allen

Canada00:31:26

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of British Columbia

Intellectual Property Law

International Criminal Law

Legal Education

What Does a Legal Career Coach Do? with Irina Mui

with Irina Mui

Canada00:26:50

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of British Columbia

Legal Career Coaching

Career Development

Job Market Challenges

Financial Planning for Lawyers with Jeffery Lamont

with Jeffery Lamont

null00:25:02

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of British Columbia

Financial Planning

Wealth Management

Tax Strategies

Education Law with Alex Munoz

with Alex Munoz

Canada00:17:34

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of Ontario

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of British Columbia

Education Law

Employment Law

Human Rights

Networking and Career Building with Spencer May

with Spencer May

null00:20:33

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of Ontario

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of British Columbia

Transactional Law

Real Estate Law

Contract Law

From Stranger to Co-Host: The Last ‘Series Within the Series’ Episode with Erika Bailey

with Erika Bailey

Canada00:24:11

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of British Columbia

Legal Education

Career Development

International Law

Building Success on Your Own Terms with Alex Klyguine

with Alex Klyguine

Canada00:26:34

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of Ontario

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of British Columbia

Tax Law

Legal Practice

Career Development

Determination, Vision, and Growth with Neil Montgomery

with Neil Montgomery

Brazil00:31:56

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of Ontario

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of British Columbia

Legal Practice

Career Development

International Law

Global Pathways in Legal Education with Adriana Aguena

with Adriana Aguena

Brazil00:35:52

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of Ontario

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of British Columbia

Big Law, Boutique Firms, and the Art of Becoming an Expert with Dina Brewer

with Dina Brewer

United States00:16:13

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of Ontario

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of British Columbia

Pivoting from Criminal Law to Canadian Startups with Jumi Odepe

with Jumi Odepe

Canada00:16:57

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of Ontario

🏅Accredited by the Law Society of British Columbia

Criminal Law

Corporate Law

Startup Law

Alternative Legal Careers — frequently asked questions

What are alternative legal careers?

Roles that use a legal background outside traditional law firm practice — legal operations, legal tech, policy, compliance, academia, entrepreneurship, and more. This track profiles several with real career stories.

Can I leave law firm practice and come back?

Yes, many do. The key is keeping your credentials current and framing non-firm experience as additive. Episodes discuss how guests managed that transition.

Do I need an MBA or technical skills for legal tech?

Not always. A law degree plus curiosity and product thinking is often enough to start. Our legal-tech guests explain what they actually needed to make the move.

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