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The larger agencies have pretty sizable general counsel’s offices - hiring can be competitive/weird/slow but they bring lawyers in from firms regularly. Yes, a fair number come from military backgrounds or are already cleared, but there are also plenty of former biglaw associates too (and small/midlaw).
Not sure how badly you want to stay a lawyer but you could also just apply to non-legal analyst positions or whatnot and sell your legal experience as your value-add.
The IC is kind of incestuous and closed-off (shocker). The best tip I can give is to work any connections you have and network a little. These places get so many apps that a good word from someone already working there is often the difference between never hearing back and getting an interview. And yes, strap in for a long clearance process once you get the offer!
I’ve been looking at non-legal analyst jobs. No real desire to be in a “legal” position anymore
Do you already have a TS/SCI?
Same here. Did 8 years in intel before law school.
I could tell you, but then I’d have to kill you