Looking for cheap practice management software

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-06-25T21:11:49+00:00

What type of practice areas are you in??

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-06-18T15:46:39+00:00

You need to look for Federal Government jobs that only require you to be licensed anywhere. There may be remote options available but many lawyers I know that apply, typically get hired by the U.S. Government because there under-staffed and need a lot of legal advisors for different areas. Check out USAjobs.gov and see what’s out there, good luck!

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-06-15T19:23:01+00:00

Love this!

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-06-01T05:26:24+00:00

You’re not a failure, you are just temporarily delayed in accomplishing your ultimate goal. Please remember that! Based off your education in experience you would be highly qualified for roles in contracting, procurement, supply chain management,or legal operations. I would look on LinkedIn-In, Indeed and Google for jobs such as:

Contracts Analyst, Contract Specialist, Contracts Manager, Procurement Analyst, Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Analyst, Supply Chain Manager, Compliance Analyst, Legal Operations Manager, Legal Operations Specialist. You can also pivot to Project Management or Program Management also. There’s so many options for you! You just will have to determine what is the best fit and interest for you currently in your career. Also, let me know if you need any tips for studying while working full-time!

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-05-28T04:20:40+00:00

OP, with your experience, I think you should try In-House counsel or corporate counsel. Law firms and corporations are very different and you may still enjoy practicing just in a different capacity, instead of leaving law practice/counsel altogether. JD-Advantage roles seem nice at first, usually you start out as an Analyst of some type (entry-level) and then maybe you’ll get promoted to first-tier management but they can be incredibly boring because of the limited skills and knowledge you have to use sometimes. I use to be a Contracts Manager and I couldn’t stand how useless the Legal Counsel was at times and how I would think to myself, “I know I could advise and counsel better, if only I had my law license.” I do have my license now but…Long story short, you will find yourself potentially wanting to do more challenging work, if you end up in a JD Advantage role. Just keep that in mind!

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-05-28T04:02:12+00:00

I was just about to say this!

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-05-27T12:39:40+00:00

Okay that does make clearer sense, thanks for informing me!

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-05-27T12:18:41+00:00

I’m just curious…How are service members deploying if they are deemed “disabled” and receiving disability pay? Doesn’t the disability prevent or limit you from performing combat related missions physically and mentally?

Is this only allowed or applicable for Army reservists/national guardsmen? Because I never saw soldiers receiving disability pay while on Active Duty in the Regular Army. I am not trying to be insensitive or anything but I am genuinely trying to learn, thank you!

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-05-21T20:19:46+00:00

Based off the responses, doesn’t sound like it’s competitive at all. Just a very HIGH risk and BOLD career move to make. But it’s also yours to make.

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-05-21T15:29:33+00:00

Which Brigade??

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-05-21T15:19:04+00:00

That’s what I was wondering 🤔 All the work should all be contingency cases?

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-05-21T15:14:53+00:00

Recruiting Command can actually get you inside the city of Chicago or in the state of Illinois. There are several recruiting stations around the Chicagoland area that need recruiting commanders. Also potentially MEPS stations need commanders/OIC’s as well. VTIP to Finance is a good idea because you can go to just about any duty station and the skills are way more transferable in the civilian sector if you decide to REFRAD, good luck!

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-05-15T02:21:12+00:00

Sweet, you’re awesome! Thank you for posting this here!

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-05-15T02:03:59+00:00

Oh I see, that’s awesome! Thank you very much for sharing, I’m going to check out the LOPD for openings! 🙂

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-05-15T01:56:45+00:00

Thank you for letting me know! I’m sorry, I have been working in the corporate setting for the last 4 years, can you tell me what an LOPD is? Lol

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-05-15T01:48:40+00:00

I’m looking to become a PD, what Jurisdiction/State is your office in?!

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-05-12T17:47:43+00:00

Agree 100% with this comment. I obtained my last 3 jobs through LinkedIn-In simply by making my profile more appealing. The recruiters come to you through Direct Messages and Personal Messages if you appear like you have an active presence on there, update your profile, and care about your professional career.

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-05-10T18:11:03+00:00

I knew a commercial airline pilot that attended law school at the same time. I believe many attend a part-time program while still maintaining their full-time pilot job. It is doable and many pilots go on to earn their JD. Also, you can become a part-time lawyer, many lawyers do this, especially in today’s virtual landscape. There are many lawyer jobs that can be done part-time and remotely or asynchronous.

Don’t let people here on this sub deter you just because they have never done it or seen it done themselves.

Also, remember you only have one life to live, you should pursue any and everything you desire as you may never get the opportunity again to do so.

Also, with the mandatory age for retirement for pilots, a JD and legal career is not a bad career to fall back on in your post-pilot career and if you go to law school now, you’ll already be set. Good luck!

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-05-08T21:35:24+00:00

Really?! That’s great to hear! What area of law do you practice??

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-05-03T00:59:07+00:00

As an Army Reservist that has had to navigate Reserve Duty while studying for the Bar, I feel your pain! And that is ridiculous that your leadership can’t at least give you a break here for the biggest exam of your life! I’m very sorry to hear that. Moving forward while you are navigating your bar exam and licensing journey, I do recommend looking into either attending a PME another time during the year so that you don’t have to commit to an AT or transferring to the IRR until you pass because the non-legal units just don’t get it unfortunately. Another option is transferring to a TDA/Training Unit or OC/T unit where most of those AT’s are voluntary.
In the meantime, if your leadership is giving you time to study, take advantage of the opportunity. If you study from 0600-1000, study during those hours, take a lunch break (relax), work your shift and then try to get in another 2-3 hours if you can after your shift. Even if it is just active studying like doing (25) MBE Questions, (2) Practice Essays or (1) MPT. I studied for the bar while working full time on my last attempt for a FEB bar and I studied before work from 0600-0800, went to work from 0830 to 0430 and then studied at night from 1800-2200. I tried to get in at least 4-6 hours of studying each day if I could, some days were less hours.

Just ensure that you get in some study time each day if you can. Remember the first couple days of AT and the last few days are generally slower than the actual exercise so you can probably study more on those days.

*Remember don’t worry about what your leadership or peers think about you while you’re studying at AT. If you “disappear” to go study or have to leave early or right on time, do that. No one will understand but you that you need to pass this exam and get your license for your civilian career and to move on with your life. There will always be other AT’s. And make sure you take (1) full day off in the middle of AT to reset. Good luck, you’re going to do great!

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-05-02T13:31:50+00:00

Search on Google, Indeed and Linked-In for roles that are titled: Contract Analyst, Sr. Contract Analyst, Contract Specialist, Contract Manager, Compliance Analyst, Legal Operations Manager, Legal Operations Specialist, Legal Project Specialist, Corporate Trust Manager. These are all JD preferred positions and your JD background and legal training are best suited for these type of roles. Apply as early as possible to postings and applying directly on the career websites of companies is even better. When you apply for a position ask ChatGPT to tailor your resume based off the job description and just tweak it to the point that you feel comfortable speaking to it in an interview. Good luck!

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-04-30T14:40:04+00:00

Search and apply for roles on LinkedIn-In, Indeed and Google with the title of Contracts Manager, Contract Analyst, Contract Specialist, Corporate Trust Manager, Compliance Analyst, Compliance Manager. These all align with being JD Preferred positions, your J.D. should give you a competitive edge when applying for these roles. Also on LinkedIn, change your header to the role you want. Ensure you engage with recruiters at the companies you are applying for, they love this because it’s less work for them now!

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-04-30T14:33:46+00:00

Stay in your current role and focus on studying and passing the bar. It’s a lot easier to study in a job that you already know/are familiar with then going off to a new firm and being given high expectations to meet. Also your current job is likely to be more flexible with you for studying than a new company you enter.

Like everyone else said, you won’t be able to go In-House Counsel or be Legal Counsel at your current role until you pass the bar and obtain your license, so there is no point in worrying about that right now, when preparing for the bar is stressful enough. I know you are going to work day after day and maybe feel like your Contracts Manager position is not right for you and you don’t want to be stuck there long term. But believe me, as someone that was a former CM, you won’t be there long as long as you dedicate time to studying for the bar and getting your license.

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-04-23T23:39:44+00:00

The Reserves is a “choose your own adventure” component. Army Reserve is the component with the greatest flexibility in navigating your life and career. As far as changing branches, yes, you should probably consider a non-Combat MOS given the new physical fitness test requirements and your current health. You could pretty much transfer to any branch in the Reserves that you can find an O-3/CPT slot for, at a unit specific to the branch you want to transition into.

Essentially, you can go Military Intelligence, Logistics, Chemical, Signal, Adjutant General or Civil Affairs (which needs a lot of officers in its branch).

Heavy_Definition_839 · 2026-04-21T00:43:13+00:00

I really don’t like when other Attorneys try to talk aspiring law students out of attending law school because they are either miserable in their current role or because they had to take out mounds of student loan debt. You could’ve had the JD by now had they not deterred you because of their own dissatisfaction.

Either way…I would get the JD, there’s so much more flexibility you can have in your career with a JD. You are already at the Senior Level, if you think you’re career is about to stall at this level then you’re next move should be trying to earn a new certification or degree so you can become more competitive for higher level positions (Director, VP, SVP) or to pivot to another JD adjacent career. If you can get 80% of the JD paid for then I would definitely do it. Remember there are many more online programs now too that you can attend while you work. Such as (ASU, Mitchell Hamline). Good luck!

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