Hey all! I'm looking for a bit of advice on a career pivot. I'm a qualified solicitor, but went into a "individuals" specialism on qualification rather than a "business" specialism. I did that for a few years but had to leave due to a very toxic work environment, difficult caseload etc causing general burn out. I've taken a few months out of direct practice now, but still work within the legal sector but more commercially.
I'm now thinking about my next steps. I'm mid thirties and want to still build a career for myself back in legal practice. I'd like to move into commercial law (which I did during my training) but don't know the best way to go about it. There are courses I can take which I plan to do to boost my CV. I'm also happy to take a junior role to get my foot in the door. Am I too old for work experience/shadowing opportunities? Any other tips on how to make myself look appealing to prospective employers? It's been so long since I've done any of that I'm just not sure!
Any advice from anyone who's done something similar would be greatly appreciated! 