Judge Advocate Officer - JAG (Attorney)
SPECIALTY
JUDGE ADVOCATE OFFICER - JAG (ATTORNEY)
UPHOLDING MILITARY LAW
51JX
The pursuit of justice is at the center of every Air Force objective. So the rights of Airmen are naturally held in the highest regard and are defended and supported by top legal minds like Air Force Judge Advocates (JAG).
These highly trained attorneys handle a wide variety of legal issues including international law, operations law, environmental law and military and civilian personnel issues.
From trial preparation to post-trial actions, they provide important legal counsel every step of the way.
- Formulate legal policies
- Monitor, coordinate and direct legal activities
- Prepare legal advice and opinions
- Represent the United States in civil proceedings
- Act as trial counsel, defense counsel or military judge as-needed
- Instruct personnel in military justice procedures and legal issues
CAREER TASKS
01 of 06
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
MINIMUM EDUCATION
A Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree in law
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of military and civilian lawCurrent admission to the bar of a Federal Court or the highest court of a stateDesignation by The Judge Advocate General as a judge advocateCompletion of Officer Training School (OTS)Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday
Practice Law on a Completely Different Level
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.
OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL
weeks
MILITARY TRAINING LOCATION
Maxwell AFB AL
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