Fifteen interviews · one question
Reversed In Part
A book about law school grads who left traditional practice and accomplished huge things.
A law degree opens more doors than you think
Reversed In Part follows law school graduates who chose careers outside traditional legal practice. A law degree is not a sentence to the courtroom. These interviews show what else it can be.
Written for current students, practicing attorneys considering a change, and anyone who wants a clearer picture of non-traditional paths in the legal field.
- Journeys Graduates who moved into startups, tech, education, and the arts.
- Interviews Q&A chapters: real names, real pivots, no composite characters.
- How they did it The messy middle: timing, money, and how they explained the leap.
Contents
What's in the book
Career transitions
How lawyers leave one track and thrive outside of daily legal practice.
Entrepreneurship
Founders who shipped quickly while remaining analytical.
Creative work
Writing, media, and entertainment, and why the analytical habit still shows up.
Technology
In-house, legal tech, and product roles at high-growth companies.
Education
Teaching and training after practice: what they kept and what they dropped.
Social impact
Non-profits, advocacy, and shops where the work is the point.
The author
Adam Pascarella
University of Michigan
Graduated in 2010 (BA Political Science).
Penn Law
Graduated from Penn Law in 2014.
Baker McKenzie
Former litigation associate at Baker McKenzie in New York City.
Second Order Capital Management
Founder of Second Order Capital Management, an invetment firm that was focused on long-short equity strategies.
RingBounty, Inc.
Founder of RingBounty, Inc., an app development company.
Readers
From the reviews
Everything I was looking for
“The Q&A format made this a quick read and it was great to hear the unique stories of the interviewees.”
Motivating
“A motivating and inspiring book with engaging interviews. Highly recommend.”
Not only for career-changers
“The book modestly says it is for lawyers thinking about career changes. It is for any lawyer interested in taking charge of their career.”
Questions
Before you order
What is the book about?
Interviews with law school graduates who built careers outside traditional practice: how they left, and what they found.
Who is it for?
Law students, attorneys considering a change, and anyone curious about what else a J.D. can do.
Where do I buy it?
Amazon. Use Order the book in the header or at the bottom of this page.
What careers are in it?
Startups, tech, creative work, teaching, non-profits, and more. Each chapter is one person’s path.
Get the book
Paperback and Kindle on Amazon.