For folks that went from big law to DOJ or SEC as a junior to mid level attorney, was it difficult to get traction on your applications? How long were you applying before you got bites on your resume?

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Recently got an offer from SEC as a 5th year. Tried once as a 4th year and didn't get referred. My friend just started as USAO and she was a 4th year + doing a clerkship while she was interviewing. Another colleague is going to be a USAO as an 8th year. That was a few years in the making bc it was a very competitive office. Think it varies, but you need to show relevant experience on your resume.

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Someone at my firm went to the SEC last year as a third year. I don’t think it took very long but I’m not completely sure about the timeline

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Relevant experience is important but so is years of experience. Maybe it's just me but many federal agencies are trying to hire people with as little experience as possible to keep budgets under control.

For the 7yr plus attorneys, it becomes a real challenge unless you fit into a niche.

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Gotcha, thanks. I recently got a couple of referrals but no further contact yet. Appreciate the responses

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