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With private sector hiring down, Honors programs for new law grads in Federal government are very popular. But even they are hiring fewer grads now, according to Law.com

The U.S. Justice Department, the largest employers of lawyers in the country, has cut its honors program hiring for 2012, according to the story.  This year the agency hired approximately 165 honors lawyers. Next year, they anticipate only 70-80 available slots.

“The reduction in the number of projected hires is based on DOJ budget projections for 2012, and reflects the budget constraints that are being felt government-wide, “ according to an agency statement.

The I.R.S. is similarly scaling back its program, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has put its honors program on hold due to a hiring freeze, the story reported.

The good news is that not every agency is cutting its honors program. The new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Department of Energy will be hiring honors program attorneys. The FCC has also reinstated its honors program after a 3 year hiatus.

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Hillary Mantis Esq.

Hillary Mantis Esq.

Hillary Mantis consults with pre-law students, law students and lawyers. She is the Assistant Dean of the Pre-law Program at Fordham University and author of career books for lawyers. Admissions questions? You can reach her at altcareer@aol.com.
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