You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law

Terrance Pryor, a Georgia State University College of Law graduate, explains how anime led him to study anthropology and why your career does not have to be your passion (but you’re lucky if it is!).

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Show Notes

Terrance Pryor has an atypical legal career because he was an atypical law student. Terrance attended law school for five years as a part-time student, transferred from one school to Georgia State Law, and started working in two new legal fields before they were cool. 

Terrance is a former Division I football player and leaves a great impression on everyone he meets, which is seen in how he builds rapport with people and takes advantage of incredible opportunities when they appear. 

Now, Terrance Pryor is the in-house counsel for data and privacy operations at General Motors.

Listen to learn:

  • How to transition from being a professional athlete 
  • The importance of deciding what you want out of your career
  • How to attend school part-time and work full time

We also discuss:

  • Best career choices if you have a JD and an interest in technology 
  • How to study for the LSAT in a short time frame
  • Why your career doesn’t have to be your passion

Terrance Pryor is licensed to practice law in Georgia. Learn more about Terrance Pryor:  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tpryor_esquire/, https://www.instagram.com/thecoalitionofblackamerica/

Facebook: @thecoalitionofblackamerica

Twitter: ​​https://twitter.com/Tpryor51, https://twitter.com/BlackCoalition1

Website: https://linktr.ee/TpryorEsquire

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What is You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law?

Are you an ambitious lawyer who feels limited in life? A law student who daydreams about impacting the world? Did you struggle with the bar exam? Are you bored working as a lawyer?

You Are A Lawyer is an interview-based podcast that promotes lawyers with fearless career changes, ambitious side hustles, and extraordinary lives.

On this top-rated podcast, Kyla talks to law school graduates, attorneys, and lawyers about the risks they've taken, the joys (and challenges) of law school, and their transitions out of legal careers.

Ranked at 17 of the Top 90 Legal Podcasts, this podcast will motivate you to start that business, unpack some drama from law school, consider a nontraditional career, and push you to embrace the hobby you’ve been hiding.

There are so many ways to use your law degree. Whether you’re working as an artist, tech investor, coach, or blogger, if you’ve graduated from law school, YOU ARE A LAWYER, and your law degree is valuable.

Find more episodes and resources at www.youarealawyer.com. Contact Kyla with any questions: kyla@youarealawyer.com.