Hello everyone.

I'm a lawyer with 3+ PQE and I'm currently working with an NBFC. I'm not really happy with my current job profile or with finance in general. I was previously with another NBFC and with a law firm (litigation team) before that. I'm looking for a change. My areas of interest are mostly intellectual property, technology and media. I've been feeling lost and confused. Sometimes I wonder if I should even be a lawyer anymore!

I'm also planning to apply for an LLM abroad this year and specialize in IP or Tech. As far as work is concerned, while I wouldn't mind temporarily working in a law firm, I would definitely prefer working in-house (except with banks or NBFCs). I don't have any prior IP experience. I've applied to law firms in the past but with no success at all. Sometimes I feel depressed and demotivated. Even now, I don't know what to do with my life.

I need advice with the following things:

1) How do I make a switch to IP and Tech law?
2) Should I apply to a Tier 1 firm or a boutique IP firm?
3) What are the possible post-study work opportunities after doing an LLM in the UK or Europe?
4) If, hypothetically, I decide to quit law altogether in the future, what are the alternative career options I can explore where I can use my skills?

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.