ABA: U.S. lawyer population up significantly for first time since 2020
Published: February 18, 2026
The number of lawyers in the United States increased significantly this
year for the first time since 2020, rising from 1.35 million in 2024 to
1.37 million this year, according to the American Bar Association 2025
Profile of the Legal Profession.
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