They also explore the bigger questions behind these career changes: why do some lawyers leave law after spending years trying to get in? Is it burnout, work-life balance, a lack of fulfilment, or the pull of doing something more creative and meaningful? Ultimately, this week’s episode asks whether leaving law should really be seen as walking away from success, or simply redefining what success looks like. You can listen to the podcast in full via the embed above, or on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. The Legal Cheek Podcast is proudly independent.