National lawyer shortage is causing increased pressure on the state’s law firms, public defenders
and the justice system, as growing legal demands outpace the state’s supply of attorneys
Bailey Chism
The City Journals
Utah is currently experiencing a significant lawyer shortage that is impacting law firms across the state, exacerbating an already strained legal system. This shortage is particularly severe in Salt Lake County, where District Attorney Sim Gill has struggled to fill over two dozen lawyer vacancies. The issue is not isolated to public-sector offices but extends to private law firms of all sizes, which are finding it increasingly difficult to attract and retain Please log in to see the rest of this story.
