Federal agencies are shifting their strategies regarding on-campus recruitment at law schools as a result of President Donald Trump’s executive order to freeze hiring. This move has impacted numerous prestigious educational institutions, as agencies have opted out of participating in major recruiting events.
One notable example is the withdrawal of over a dozen federal agencies from the public interest career fair organized by New York University (NYU) Law School. This annual event, which previously attracted over 1,700 job seekers from roughly 20 law schools, witnessed a significant reduction in participation. Similarly, agencies were absent from a recent law student recruiting event jointly hosted by Georgetown University and George Washington University.
At the heart of this recruitment withdrawal is Trump’s executive order which mandates a pause on federal hiring. This directive is not only altering federal agencies’ recruitment methods but is also affecting the job prospects for many law graduates. For instance, nearly 1,000 new law graduates from the class of 2023 had secured roles within federal government agencies, highlighting the considerable opportunity such career fairs once provided.
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