JD Careers Out There Reviews

“As a lawyer looking to leave the law, but not sure where to go, I found JDCOT to be the most helpful resource out there. The interviews on JDCOT contain honest and complete information because Marc asks the questions that people thinking about different careers really need to know. I appreciated the candor and generosity of the interviewees, and the realistic advice they provided. JDCOT is a great resource for lawyers who are looking for reliable information about other areas of law and alternative careers.”- Stacy M.Transitioning Florida Attorney

"I cannot thank you enough for JDCOT. Not to sound cliché, but it definitely changed my life in that it apprised me of all the options available, and more importantly, that I can be happy with my career. Because of JDCOT, I have a firm grasp on my plan and exit strategy beyond litigation!"- PatrickCalifornia Attorney

"If you are a lawyer looking for career guidance, JDCOT is an invaluable resource. I was fortunate to find a great job with a prestigious firm right out of law school. Unfortunately, a few years in, it became clear that I needed to make a transition. More unfortunately, I didn't know how to do it or where to go. On JDCOT, I found video interviews with tons of lawyers who love their jobs, and they discussed in detail what they do and how to move into the field. I was inspired. Using the skills and information I learned from the videos, I started my job search excited about the possibilities."- AlliTransitioning Attorney

"I was hesitant to subscribe to JDCOT's monthly membership. After all, what could JDCOT provide that I, a brilliant attorney, couldn't research on my own for free? Curiosity and a growing dissatisfaction with the law won me over, and I joined. I do not regret the decision. The JDCOT site provides a wealth of information. The videos are extremely useful, as is taking the Myers-Briggs personality test and scheduling a meeting with Marc. I highly recommend the site to anyone who has even a fleeting interest in straying from the law."- Kristen C.Transitioning Attorney

"I joined the JDCOT membership when I hit a career crossroads after a few years of practicing law. JDCOT helped me figure out what I want to do next. The video interviews are tremendously helpful. Getting a quick glimpse into the lives of other legal professionals is priceless. I will definitely recommend the site to all my colleagues. Thanks again, JDCOT!"- JeremiahIllinois Attorney

"Hiring Marc for interview coaching was the best investment I could have ever made for my job search. I contacted Marc after having a series of failed firm interviews. After receiving his coaching, I got not one but three job offers at major law firms. Marc knows the ins and outs of the law firm interview process, having once worked as a legal recruiter. Do not hesitate to use his services!"- EmilyD.C. Lawyer

"Marc's video interviews help you painlessly explore many different career options. They help you focus your search by giving you much of what you'd get from doing your own informational interviews. I highly recommend JDCOT."- ShariTransitioning Attorney

"As a new attorney trying to figure out where I fit in the legal world, I found JDCOT to be an extremely valuable way to learn about my options. Watching the videos was a great way for me to dip my toes into careers that I knew nothing about — definitely gave me some good insights and helped me gain confidence and ask better questions during informational interviews.”- JenniferChicago Attorney

"Marc offers an incredible service for those making the transition between legal jobs and from a law job to an alternative career. I loved listening to his interviews of attorneys to give me inspiration to do those interviews myself and to hear some great advice and answers to questions I wouldn't want to ask. I would definitely recommend JDCOT."- Andrea V.Transitioning Attorney

"As a 54-year-old lawyer making a job change/reentry, I am grateful to you and JDCOT. Truly sometimes I feel like you are my one and only confidence booster and career cheerleader. Your content often says the things I need to hear to help me get back on the job search path when so many things (especially at my age: needy kids, aging parents etc.) continue to threaten to derail me. You are doing something really valuable for so many of us!"- Kristen M.Grateful JDCOT Member

“JDCOT got me to think outside the box about what I could do with my skills, talents and interests. It also helped me understand what I do not want to do!”- PollyTransitioning Pennsylvania Attorney

"JDCOT was a great resource for me in my job search. I think you are doing a great job with your site, especially for recent law grads looking to find the right career path."- MargaretLawyer in Dallas

"Your site is great! I have formed a good idea for my career path (thanks in large part to your site)."- ChrisVanderbilt Law Class of 2016

"Marc Luber's JD Careers Out There offers terrific advice for lawyers exploring and changing careers. His JD Refugee™ videos, for `people who are applying their legal skills without practicing law' should be one of the first stops for JDs considering alternative fields."- Liz BrownAuthor, Life After Law

"As a recent law grad, I was stuck in limbo--unsure what kind of legal career to pursue and how to move forward. I did a coaching & Myers-Briggs session with Marc. The detailed MBTI report, along with Marc's invaluable insight, equipped me with a much better understanding of my strengths and natural talents, and which careers are best-suited to my personality type. Marc's coaching really helped narrow my focus, while at the same time he opened my eyes to possibilities I hadn't yet considered. Absolutely worth every penny!"- Melissa in CaliforniaJD, Class of 2014

"A coaching session with Marc was invaluable in helping me figure out how to network and narrow my focus to the areas of law that interests me. I especially appreciated his candid advice instead of just telling me what I wanted to hear.”- JasonGeorgia Attorney

“JD Careers Out There is a great way to see the intricacies of the law profession without finding out the expensive way - paying an arm and a leg to go to law school. If you really think you want to go to law school, I would subscribe to this website first to see what it’s like to be an attorney. For instance, this website helped me understand that if I were to go to law school, I would probably be better off as a transactional attorney and not a litigator. This is a very important insight that JDCOT helped me discover about myself. I’m sure it will do the same for you. It’s also a great website to use if you are already in law school and you are not sure what path to choose from the wide array of options. At JDCOT, you will see actual recorded interviews of lawyers explaining their different career choices. These interviews can assist you to make better decisions than you would have made on your own, or by talking to fellow law students, who still don’t know much about the field. Why not hear it from a professional who has been doing it for a long time?”- Mark IrelandMPA 2016, BYU

"JDCOT has fantastic interviews with experienced professionals from different industries and legal practice areas. The tax section really helped me learn more about the field and what my options are after I graduate. Marc's genuine desire to help students realize their career aspirations is obvious, and I've recommended the site to many of my classmates who've realized that they don't know about all of the options available to them when they graduate."- Mo G., JD Candidate 2016University of Michigan Law School

"I am so glad this resource exists! The breadth of topics is wide, and there is depth within categories as well. Students and practitioners can learn a lot by hearing and seeing others discuss what they do and give their advice. Also, the website is easy to navigate and use. Everything is intuitive and looks polished. It's an invaluable tool that I hope many students take advantage of."- Ellen S., Assistant Director of Career DevelopmentUSF School of Law

"As an upcoming 3L, I'm trying to discover what areas in the legal field would best fit my personality and strengths. So, I immediately became a fan of Marc's site and interviews when I discovered it several months ago. I also recently had the pleasure of receiving some coaching from Marc and I'm happy to say that he offered me great advice and exercises to help me narrow down my career search."- JoeHofstra Law School, Class of 2015

"The content I have found on JDCOT has definitely broadened my perspectives on alternative legal careers and made me feel much more comfortable with my decision of leaving my associate position at a big law firm. I am thankful to Marc for offering us this eye-opening experience."- MathieuLawyer in Europe

"Just want to let you know how much I enjoy your website and video interviews. I am a law student at Texas Tech from Canada and have come to pursue an American legal career. With a difficult economy your site has shown me that there is still a wide array of career options available for a JD, even for someone not from here. I will be sure to continue following your site closely as I move towards graduation."- Evan JohnstonTexas Tech U School of Law, Class of 2015

"I highly recommend talking with Marc one-on-one and watching the interviews he has done with various established JD professionals, both of which are invaluable tools to have on your journey to finding a career that fits you and that law degree."- Sarah C. BergesLoyola Univ New Orleans College of Law Class of 2001

"I've heard great feedback from the students who have spent time on JDCOT to investigate alternative options open to them with a Juris Doctor degree. I so appreciate what you have created in the site and consider it to be one of the best resources we have available to provide a 360-degree overview for career development."- Pamela Davidson, Esq.Dir of Career Services, Western State College of Law

"JDCareersOutThere.com is a great resource for those with JD degrees who may be looking to transition into an area other than the practice of law. When recently speaking with founder Marc Luber, Marc really took the time to listen to my particular employment situation as well as my individual interests. He was able to provide me with some great employment options that I had not yet considered which complemented my skill set perfectly. He also suggested comprehensive steps to take in order to implement his advice and move my career in a positive direction. I am confident that JDCOT and Marc's sound advice would be beneficial for anyone with a law degree looking to further their career."- David K. Compton, Esq.