SHOCKING NEWS! 😱 Jill Duggar Confirms Derick Dillard Is On Sabbatical—Done As A Lawyer?! ⚖️🤯

Duggar News followers know it’s been years since TLC decided to break ties with the Duggar family, since Josh Duggar’s crimes took a front seat. Earlier, many people had gotten fond of their shows, 19 Kids And Counting and Counting On. Since then, a lot of family members also spoke up, acting like whistleblowers about the traumatic childhood they had because of their IBLP-influenced upbringing, one of them was Jill.

Since then, Jill Duggar has used her social media often to give minor and major updates from her life. It’s not just limited to her kids or her family life. She also likes to gush over her husband Derick Dillard’s achievements, too. In a new post, she shared a rather concerning job update about his life. What did she reveal?

Duggar News: A Brief History Of Derick’s Law career!

Derick Dillard, husband of Jill Duggar and former Counting On star, has followed a winding path to a legal career. After leaving Walmart in 2015, he pursued missionary work, then law school, and became a licensed attorney in Arkansas in 2022. Duggar News followers, saw how Jill made a post about her husband’s graduation when she was pregnant with their first child. A lot has happened since then.

Recently, Derick updated his LinkedIn to show a new role at “Dillard Law.” It happened in February. However, no public record exists for a firm by that name. Hence, this suggests that it could be a solo or informal venture in its early stages. Neither Derick nor Jill shared more details about it until recently.

Duggar News: Derick Has Taken A Sabbatical! Here’s Why

Jill Duggar confirmed on Instagram that Derick has left his job as an ADA, i.e., Assistant District Attorney, and started a sabbatical. She called it a “very welcome change of pace” for their family after Derick had to do years of demanding legal work. She put it up on her Instagram handle during an Ask Anything session when fans were eager to know what’s been going on with him.

Derick has now been focusing on “personal endeavors,” though he hasn’t shared any specific details. Duggar News followers feel Jill’s post suggested they made this choice deliberately to benefit their home life. His LinkedIn profile has “Dillard Law” as his current workplace, but he hasn’t confirmed whether he’s practicing or preparing for private work.

Hence, Derick hasn’t made any public announcement or launched a business listing. Fans understand now that the sabbatical has marked a clear shift in his legal career. Fans are eager to know whether he will resume prosecution, start a private practice, or choose another direction.