Comments on: NONLEGAL CAREERS FOR LAWYERS, FIFTH EDITION

By: Susan Collyer

Susan Collyer — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 09:50:18 +0000

I am a lawyer considering other career options so I purchased this book based on its title. There are no practical solutions nor is the advice specific. If I needed someone to tell me to become a ballerina or firefighter, I would ask my 3rd grade teacher. I am not a child, these are silly suggestions. What upsets me most is that I know many dissatisfied lawyers and/or people who simply wish to make a career change, and this author is making money from a book which offers no practical guidance whatsoever, no links to find the jobs it suggests and no references to help professionals find realisitic paths to pursue. And the writing is pathetic. I understand why this author never made it as a lawyer. The only thing I gathered from this book is that I could become an author and write almost anything so long as I choose the right title to lure a large population of dissatisfied professionals in. Good idea for the author, I’m sure it’s a big money maker. Terrible book. I felt insulted reading such nonsense. If I could return it, I would. It’s good to buy books from book stores so you can peruse them before buying.

By: Cris Crosse

Cris Crosse — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 09:32:30 +0000

I could have written this book. There was only general information about alternative careers and no specific information at all. Totally useless.

By: Sporatic Reviewer

Sporatic Reviewer — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:02:31 +0000

I was very disappointed after reading this book. All the information contained in this book was something that anyone could gather if they had the ability to think a little, and I think if the book was targeted to law students/lawyers, it’s safe to assume that they all can.

The first part of the book mainly defined what a lawyer is and provided general guidance about how to find a job, which doesn’t differ from any other job book. The second part of the book listed alternate careers, and they are just that: a list of careers with a short description. I found the little personal stories included in the book very unrealistic and atypical, hence offer no inspiration. I did not relate to any one of them, personally.

In sum, if you can think of where you’ve worked at and what type of work experience you have had, try to find a position in that field/industry, and use your law degree to your advantage. That’s pretty much the usefulness of the book.

By: Whitney Blake

Whitney Blake — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:17:08 +0000

This book is helpful as a career counselor but it is geared toward law students and not lawyers.

By: A. Todd

A. Todd — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:38:04 +0000

The book was very helpful and gave lots of

“buzz words” that can be used on a resume. It also gave great suggestions for alternate careers.