DOJ Hiring Crisis and Federal Prosecutor Shortage

The United States Department of Justice is facing mounting recruitment challenges as attorney departures and declining job applications create staffing shortages across federal prosecutor offices.

Coverage from JRL CHARTS LGBT Politics News tracks workforce trends, leadership decisions, and hiring policy changes shaping the future of federal law enforcement and legal oversight.

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DOJ Drops Prosecutor Experience Rule as Applications Plummet During Trump Era

By: Paul Goldberg — Senior Correspondent | LGBT News - Judicial Desk WASHINGTON — (March 16, 2026) — The U.S. Department of Justice has suspended a longstanding requirement that federal prosecutors possess at least one year of legal practice experience, a dramatic policy shift that comes as applications for DOJ legal positions decline and staffing [...]