Been a law clerk (barred since 2019) with Disciplinary Counsel and feel like upper management just isn’t taking my desire to advance seriously. I went to law school to work hard and make money while also making a difference, and it feels like I’ve plateaued. I wanted to work in international law, and I just can’t seem to get my foot out of the PR door and into something more fulfilling/challenging. Any advice or opportunities out there looking for a lawyer with grit and sass who gets stuff done?

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I’m guessing you didn’t go to a good school? State dept are inveterate snobs, you’ll want to have gone to HYS for that. Defense is more egalitarian if you can get in. JAG -> DoD intl affairs is probably the easiest route to get there.

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