Sep 10, 2021
Is having a law degree a great tool that opens up a lot of doors and opportunities? In this episode, Kathryn welcomes Lindsay to discuss her pivot to writing from her career in law. They discuss her process of writing her second novel and how different it is from the process of her first book. Lindsay also shares her advice for lawyers and legal professionals who are looking to break into writing.
Episode Resources
- Just
One Look by Lindsay Cameron
Episode Highlights - Why did Lindsay join law school? - 1:14
- Beyond writing, what’s the actual practice of law that Lindsay misses? - 3:53
- What’s her background and how was she able to capture the feeling of the people in the room without necessarily being where they want to be? - 11:05
- Her fascination with the hierarchy of law firms. - 12:12
- When there’s no competition, if temp workers don’t have anywhere to go to, they accept any projects available. 14:40
- What people who are new in the industry should know? 15:59
- Is it true?: A law degree is a great tool as it opens up a lot of doors. - 17:40
- Is the “eat what you kill” system, where associates with large clients act bigger and with a toxic attitude, should still thrive in the industry because they’re bringing in money? - 20:55
- What skills from being an associate was she able to take when writing day to day? - 24:11
- Pieces of Advice to people who want to get started in legal
writing. - 25:11
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