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

Justin Stivers, a University of Miami School of Law graduate, explains what triggered him to open his own law firm and why he lived in Honduras for three years.

Show Notes

Justin Stivers is the founder and CEO of The Probate Law Firm. Once told that he could do anything with a law degree, Justin Stivers went to law school after a non-traditional path. After living in Honduras with the Peace Corps and considering a career as a scuba instructor, Justin Stivers found that being a lawyer was a great career for him. 

Justin Stivers decided to use social media to teach others about probate law and estate planning. After challenging himself to create content every day for a year, Justin Stivers found that consistency and authenticity allowed him to reach thousands of people. 

Listen to learn:

  • When to open your own law firm
  • How financial advisors and estate planners work together
  • Why philosophy is a great major for pre-law students

We also discuss:

  • How to test-drive living abroad (hint: don’t quit your day job)
  • Best career choices if you have a JD and philosophy background
  • What to do if you are miserable while practicing law

Justin Stivers is licensed to practice law in Florida and Tennessee. Learn more about You Are A Lawyer guest Justin Stivers:  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stiverslaw/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIyGEpme0t_h2R73CdKOBw 
LinkedIn: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-stivers-289b38100/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justin.stivers

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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.

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