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Government Lawyers Leaving in Droves: Report

did:plc:kpkcscbf2zshv7shqgqn45wn June 1, 2026
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Federal lawyering, long viewed as a prestigious path for idealistic attorneys, is hemorrhaging talent under President Trump's second term, the New York Times reports. More than 10,000 government lawyers have left since early 2025, leaving agencies scrambling to fill key roles and, in some cases, easing internal resistance to...

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