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I am currently a government attorney in a major northeastern market. The work is entirely comprised of civil defense. While the work environment is great and the prospects of having my remaining student loan debt forgiven in about 7 years is enticing, I would like to relocate. Specifically, I would like to move to a major southern market such as Atlanta, Houston, or Dallas. I have undergrad and family ties to those cities. Also, I would like to transition to private practice, too.

So, how difficult is it to make such a transition both from government to private practice as well as the move across regions? Also, if anyone has made a similar transition, would they have any advice regarding the steps to take?

Thanks.

I went from gov to mid law. When I was in gov I knew what I wanted so I never fell into the easy hours trap. As a result I developed a solid rep as a hardworker and switched.

I think the gov mindset can be the hardest thing to overcome. That, along with dealing clients and having actual accountability (you think you have it right now but you don't), seem to be the biggest differences.

Anonymous User wrote:I went from gov to mid law. When I was in gov I knew what I wanted so I never fell into the easy hours trap. As a result I developed a solid rep as a hardworker and switched.

I think the gov mindset can be the hardest thing to overcome. That, along with dealing clients and having actual accountability (you think you have it right now but you don't), seem to be the biggest differences.

Would you PM if you're willing to answer some questions? Thanks!

Anonymous User wrote:I went from gov to mid law. When I was in gov I knew what I wanted so I never fell into the easy hours trap. As a result I developed a solid rep as a hardworker and switched.

I think the gov mindset can be the hardest thing to overcome. That, along with dealing clients and having actual accountability (you think you have it right now but you don't), seem to be the biggest differences.

Could you PM me as well? I'm OP, not sure why it's showing as anon.