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The In-House and Lateral Accelerator is a career coaching program designed exclusively for law firm associates, counsel, and non-equity partners with up to 10 years of post-JD experience.

As a former practicing lawyer turned career coach, Rachel Boufford built and led the career coaching and job placement program for a top law firm before founding Your Next Law Job.

With years of experience helping hundreds of lawyers of all seniority levels land roles that align with their goals, Rachel is passionate about bringing clarity, transparency, and support to lawyers’ career transitions.

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If you’ve tried applying online, networking, or using recruiters, and still feel stuck, you’re not alone.

The Accelerator is built for law firm associates who want to land their dream job without stress, uncertainty, or the risk of ending up in the wrong role.

Whether you’re actively interviewing or still deciding on your next move, the Accelerator is your roadmap to landing your ideal in-house or lateral role. With Rachel as your coach, you’ll learn how to identify the best opportunities, perfect your application materials, network for results, interview like a pro, and negotiate compensation.

for landing the best role for your short-and long-term career goals.
from Rachel Boufford, former head of career coaching and job placement at a top law firm.
that you’re making the right move.
so you can fully engage in the program while ensuring your privacy is protected.

Six live* workshops deliver in-depth strategies and market information for each stage of your job search:

  • Generating the Best Opportunities: How to proactively identify and target the best job
    openings, including confidential and unposted opportunities.
  • Crafting High-Impact Resumes and Cover
    Letters: Create standout, tailored materials to ensure that you’re positioned for success.
  • Recruiters and Headhunters: Everything you
    need to know about working with legal recruiters, so you can partner with them confidently and strategically.
  • Mastering Strategic Networking: Learn how to build and leverage relationships that lead to exclusive opportunities and interviews.
  • Interview Mastery: Learn how to communicate confidently, authentically, and
    strategically to leave a lasting impression.
  • Compensation Negotiation: Learn proven
    techniques that empower you to secure the best possible offer package.


*Sessions are recorded for participants who cannot attend live.

Biweekly live sessions offer an opportunity to be coached directly by Rachel in a small group setting, limited to the 10-person cohort. Get individualized feedback and answers to your specific questions, plus benefit from learning from learning through others’ progress.

coached directly by Rachel along with others in the small group cohort. You’ll get in to get Rachel’s eyes on your search, get your questions answered, and drive consistent results.

To ensure confidentiality in the group calls, the
following protocols in place:

  • Only one lawyer from a given law firm is
    accepted to the cohort.
  • Participants are welcome to turn off their
    cameras and/or change their Zoom account name to their first name or an alias.
To make your job search easier, faster, and more effective, you’ll have access to at least four 1:1 coaching sessions with Rachel:
  • Kickoff Call and Personalized Strategy Session: Map out a personalized plan for your job search goals and timing.
  • Resume and Cover Letter Review: Personalized feedback on your resume and cover letter so you can be 100% confident in your materials before submitting them.
  • Mock Interview: Customized set of interview questions based on your experience and the jobs you’re targeting, so you can perfect your answers and land the offer.
  • Compensation Negotiation Coaching: strategy call to prepare you for every aspect of your compensation negotiation, using proven techniques to maximize your offer.

I’ve helped legal professionals at all stages transform their careers and find fulfilling paths
forward. Here’s what some of them have to say.

The coaching process set me up to find, select and enter into a new career trajectory within the legal field, that I felt confident was really what I wanted to do. Rachel’s coaching helped me understand not only what the job was substantively, but what it was going to look like for me and what that would potentially mean for exit opportunities going forward. And I think that gave me a lot more confidence in taking that job that I was doing something that I felt like was the right move for my career and the right move for my life.

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I was a third-year associate when I started working with Rachel, and I felt lost and nervous. I knew the path I was on if I stayed at my firm and I had a sense of what I might want, but how to get there was a black box. I didn’t know what expectations were reasonable, who to talk with or how. After working with Rachel, I got a position in an extremely interesting and fulfilling company with very good compensation and other key negotiated terms. The job not only met what I needed at that moment, it also really pushed the trajectory of my career forward very meaningfully.

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I wanted to find something with more meaning, where I could help build something. I wanted my role to have an operations or product component and I wanted to be somewhere that was forward-thinking and doing something good for the world. I got an in-house role at a health tech company and discovered that I really like this industry, even though I’m not a healthcare lawyer. I would not have known how much I enjoyed being in this industry where I’ve now made my career, without Rachel’s help landing that first in-house role.

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I had no idea how to even begin my job search. After working with Rachel, I landed a role as in-house legal counsel at an early stage tech startup. I didn’t have any previous tech experience, so it was my entryway into that industry. I have since moved on to other tech companies, but thinking about my next steps, this is the industry I want to stay in. So the really big thing that I got out of this experience was getting my foot in the door and getting to enter this industry. And I’m super happy about that.

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I landed a position at a company with a great culture, interesting work, and people I love working with. I don’t plan to leave this company until I retire. I wouldn’t be here without Rachel’s guidance

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I was able to pivot into an in-house role in the fintech industry, something I had dreamed of but didn’t know how to achieve. Now I’m part of that ecosystem for the rest of my career. I’m so excited, and my new team is genuinely excited about me. Working with Rachel expedited everything. On a personal level, I feel so much happier and my stress has gone down. Looking for a job is so draining and it feels incredibly isolating, having someone to talk through the ups and downs was invaluable.

Sarah Thompson

Corporate Counsel, Tech Innovations Inc.

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Rachel has coached hundreds of lawyers of all seniority levels, from junior associates to partners and general counsel. She has helped lawyers do the “impossible:” go directly from associate to general counsel, change practice areas as a mid-level associate, and go in-house without taking a pay cut, to name a few.

Rachel graduated from Harvard Law School and practiced at Davis Polk in New York. She then served as Law Editor of Vault.com, where she oversaw Vault’s Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms and read 17,000+ associate survey responses about all facets of law firm life. Rachel went on to run the career coaching and job placement program at Sullivan & Cromwell before founding Your Next Law Job.

Q: What experience/qualifications are required to apply?

A: The Accelerator is open to law firm associates, special counsel, and non-equity partners 1-10 years out of law school. The content and strategies in the Accelerator are specifically tailored to this demographic.

A:The Accelerator is designed specifically for law firm associates, with personalized, high-touch coaching from Rachel Boufford, a former head of career coaching at a top law firm. We work together to create a tailored, results-driven strategy for your next career move, with real-time feedback and support every step of the way.
A: I personally guarantee that all information you provide me via 1:1 contact (live and asynchronous), including your application, will be held in the strictest confidence. I have coached hundreds of lawyers and have never once had a breach of confidence. To ensure confidentiality in the group setting, I have the following protocols in place:
  • I will only accept one lawyer from a given law firm per cohort
  • The live modules will be presented in a Zoom webinar format, so participants can only see the host and not each other
  • During the live coaching sessions, you are welcome to turn off your camera and/or change your Zoom account name to just your first name or an alias
A: The six modules and group coaching sessions are delivered over the course of 12 weeks. However, job searches vary in length and can be shorter or longer than 12 weeks, whether by design or circumstance. That’s why you will have access to the recorded video modules, live coaching sessions, and 1:1 coaching for a full year.
A: If you are at your second firm and want to move in-house or lateral again, you are welcome to apply as long as you graduated from law school within the last 10 years. This program is not meant for lawyers who are already in-house (though I plan to launch one for you in the future!)
A: During the application process, you will be asked which days and times you can commit to attending regularly. The six live modules will be recorded so that attendees can review them again as needed, and so that participants who need to miss a session can view them.
A: During the application process, you will be asked which days and times you can commit to attending regularly. The group coaching sessions will not be recorded to protect participants’ confidentiality. However, if you have to miss a group coaching session, you may submit a question in advance and I will record my answer to that question only. You will derive the most benefit from attending as many group coaching sessions as possible, as many of the participants will have similar challenges and valuable insights. Attendance at the group coaching sessions is highly recommended, but not required.
A: As long as you want to go in-house or lateral (it’s okay if you’re not sure which and want to explore both), you are in the right place! Both the kick-off call and group coaching sessions will cover how to conduct informational interviews to discover what you want to do, set short- and long-term career goals, and confirm your ideal timeline.
A: During our kickoff call, we’ll review exactly what you’ve done so far so that we can tailor your experience to address all gaps in your strategy so that you can make your job search a success.

A: During the application process, you will be asked to identify which dates/times you are able to attend regularly. The sessions will be held weekly as follows:

  • Week of October 13: Module 1. Jobs, jobs, jobs: Where and how to find all the best job opportunities
  • Week of October 20: Module 2. How to create your template resume and cover letter and tailor them quickly for each job
  • Week of October 27: Live group coaching session 1
  • Week of November 3: Module 3. Recruiter Masterclass: How recruiters work, how to optimize your relationship with them, and avoid those who don’t “get” it or won’t be your advocate
  • Week of November 10: Live group coaching session 2.
  • Week of November 17: Module 4. Pain-Free Networking: Have the Right Conversations with the Right People (no more awkward networking events or ineffective informational interviews)
  • Week of November 24: Live group coaching session 3
  • Week of December 1: Module 5. Interviewing Masterclass: Confidently and effectively answer any interview question you get
  • Week of December 8: Live group coaching session 4
  • Week of December 15: Module 6. Compensation Negotiation Masterclass: Secure the Best Package with Confidence and Strategy.
  • December 22 – Jan 2 break, availability for questions
  • Week of January 5: Live group coaching session 5
  • Week of January 12: Live group coaching session 6
This is your opportunity to take control of your career path. Applications close on September 8, 2025 and only 10 spots are available.
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Learn how to proactively identify and target the best job openings, including confidential and unposted opportunities.
Create a standout resume and cover letter tailored to your experience and goals, ensuring that you’re positioned for success and able to quickly tailor them for each opportunity.
Should you use a recruiter? How about more than one? How do you find the right one for you? Here you’ll learn everything you need to know about legal recruiters so you can confidently and strategically partner with them when appropriate.
Network effectively without awkward events or time-consuming informational interviews. Learn how to build and leverage relationships that lead to exclusive opportunities and interviews.
Perfect your responses to standard, behavioral, and challenging interview questions. Learn how to communicate confidently, authentically, and strategically to leave a lasting impression.
Learn proven negotiation strategies and techniques that empower you to secure the best possible offer package.
To ensure continuous progress and results, we’ll alternate the biweekly modules with live coaching sessions. You’ll be coached directly by Rachel along with others in the cohort to get individualized feedback and answers to your specific questions.
Once you’re accepted into the program, you’ll schedule a one-hour 1:1 session with Rachel to map out a personalized plan for your job search goals and timing. Whether you’re laser-focused on a specific goal or aren’t sure what you want to do next, we’ll develop or solidify your short- and long-term career goals, so you can be sure that you are moving toward the right target at the right time for you.
Rachel will provide personalized feedback on your resume and cover letter so you can be 100% confident in your materials before submitting them.
You’ll get Rachel’s Law Job Interview Encyclopedia, which contains all of the most common questions, plus an extensive list of less common questions you should be prepared for. You’ll also get a live 1:1 mock interview session with Rachel with a customized set of interview questions based on your experience and the jobs you’re targeting, so you can perfect your answers and land the offer.
For every offer you receive, schedule a 1:1 strategy call to prepare you for every aspect of your compensation negotiation, using proven techniques to maximize your offer.
You get access to Rachel via email, so that you can quickly get answers to any time-sensitive questions or issues that arise.

Bonus #6

Job searches can vary in length, whether by circumstance or design. To ensure you have the support you need, you’ll have access to every component of the program, including the 1:1 coaching, for up to one year (or until you accept a job, whichever comes first).
Application Closes on September 8, 2025 Only 10 Spots Available
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Rachel’s magic skill is in interpreting how to interact with the human side of this, how to go about these sometimes difficult and awkward conversations and how to navigate that. That’s information that you can’t get by reading about it – the human challenge and interaction. She really has a pulse on that and cares about it and that allowed me to navigate conversations much more smoothly than I ever could have alone.

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I’m fully committed to ensuring that each Accelerator participant lands a job they’re thrilled with, so I’m intentional about who joins this program.
The application helps ensure:
  • You’re a great fit for the process and the goals of the program.
  • You’ll be surrounded by peers at a similar stage, facing similar challenges.
  • And most importantly, that you’ll get the support you need to move forward with clarity, confidence, and momentum.

Module 6

Many brilliant lawyers with fantastic experience struggle during the job search process.

You have worked so hard for your career, and you deserve a role that’s interesting, engaging, and fulfilling.

But despite all your qualifications and experience, you’re not seeing the results you want from your job search.

That’s because unless you know the right steps, strategies, scripts, and techniques for success with an in-house or lateral search, you risk winding up confused, frustrated, or worst of all–stuck in the wrong job.

This is why I created the In-House and Lateral Accelerator. It contains the roadmap and strategies I wish I had years ago when I was starting out. And they’re the same roadmap and strategies I’ve shared with hundreds of lawyers who have gone on to land and thrive in their dream jobs.

Whether you’re just starting to explore new opportunities or you’ve been applying without success, this program is designed to help you move forward with clarity, strategy, and momentum, so you can land a role that’s aligned with what you truly want.

Introducing… 

The 90-Day In-House and Lateral Accelerator is built exclusively for law firm associates who want to land their dream jobs, without wasting time sending out countless unanswered online applications, talking to recruiters who don’t “get it,” or attending pointless networking events.

  • A proven, step-by-step process for landing the best role for your short- and long-term career goals  
  • Mentorship, direct feedback, and coaching from Rachel Boufford, founder of Your Next Law Job (and former head of career coaching and job placement at a top law firm) 
  • Clarity and confidence that you’re making the right move 
  • Strict confidentiality protocols, so you can fully engage in the program while ensuring your privacy is protected 
Find our if you’re a good fit for the Accelerator 
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I started out as an associate at a large law firm in New York. When I was ready to move on to my next role, I had no idea where to start.

I was one of those people who went to law school because I was told I could “do anything” with a JD… but no one ever taught me how to actually figure out my next step.

I knew it was possible to move into a different kind of role because I saw other people who had similar backgrounds to mine and had really cool jobs. But I kept waiting for someone to show me the way forward—and no roadmap ever came.

Over the next few years, I made some big pivots. And I ended up at another top law firm, where I built and led the in-house career coaching and job placement program.

In that role and through my private coaching practice, I’ve had the chance to help hundreds of lawyers of all seniority levels land roles that align with their skills and goals.

And what I have seen over and over again is this:

Land your next role with clarity, confidence, and a strategic plan for success

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