u/Vegetable_Ratio3750

I‘ve worked at the same firm since I was called to the bar about 2 years ago. Besides the regular big law stresses, the lawyer I work for is verbally abusive (berating, name calling, belittling in front of others etc.). I am burnt out and I know I need to get out if I want to continue functioning / practicing law at all.

I’ve been looking for jobs but it seems almost all in-house jobs wants 3 or 4 years experience. I’ve been applying anyways, but so far have had no success. I‘ve reached put to a few contacts, but I don’t have a large network of lawyers outside of big law just yet.

People who have left big law / found new roles early in your career, how did you do it? Any advice/experiences would be much appreciated!