Pros and Cons of Gov't Work?
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2018 6:45 pm
Hey y'all,
I am an L'18, recently received my bar results, and just now accepted a gov't attorney position; I was wondering what I should expect. It's a state gov't position related to environmental regulations and policy with only two other attorneys in my division.
I'm mostly curious about the type of work I will face comparative to a firm job: work-life balance, potential for moving up or transitioning to the private sector, work-load, dealing with gov't officials, etc. I'm a bit nervous having never officially taken Admin Law nor having interned at either a firm or gov't position like this (having only interned at a DA's office sans a temporary license and at an international environmental non-profit), so I am nervous doing more procedural work. I assume much of what I will do is just reviewing permitting applications and addressing citizens filing complaints.
Anyone have opinions or insights? Thanks!
I am an L'18, recently received my bar results, and just now accepted a gov't attorney position; I was wondering what I should expect. It's a state gov't position related to environmental regulations and policy with only two other attorneys in my division.
I'm mostly curious about the type of work I will face comparative to a firm job: work-life balance, potential for moving up or transitioning to the private sector, work-load, dealing with gov't officials, etc. I'm a bit nervous having never officially taken Admin Law nor having interned at either a firm or gov't position like this (having only interned at a DA's office sans a temporary license and at an international environmental non-profit), so I am nervous doing more procedural work. I assume much of what I will do is just reviewing permitting applications and addressing citizens filing complaints.
Anyone have opinions or insights? Thanks!