Transitioning from a non-legal role to an in-house attorney role
Jan 9
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Attorney licensed to practice law in New York with 4 years of data privacy experience (as a consultant with a big four company and a privacy program manager).
Am interested in privacy and product counsel roles but do not have experience practicing law. I have had a couple of interviews but the lack of law firm practice or counseling experience is such a thorn in the flesh - I can't proceed to the last stage.
Would appreciate advice/guidance from anyone who has been able to transition from a non-legal role to an in-house privacy or product role (without law firm experience).
Thanks!
#legal #inhousecounsel #interview #counsel
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I applied to tons of jobs, interviewed a lot, got good at speaking about the experience I did have, and let interviewers know I’d do whatever it took to learn the things I didn’t yet know.
It’s a hustle and you have to get used to the rejection but don’t let it faze you. Learn from each one and keep going. You got this!!!