I’ve seen (and understand) a lot of private practice attorneys tired of the grind, but any government lawyers thinking of leaving law? Feeling like the WLB is as best it can be but wondering if maybe my personality just isn’t matched for litigation.

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Government attorney here - I have been feeling the same way! I have been looking for non- litigation roles in government and non profits. Don’t want to give up WLB or PSLF but I definitely feel burned out from litigation.

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Yep. Sames.

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There are attorney positions in the government that don't involve litigation.

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