Military Lawyer - JAG Corps

JAG Career Opportunity

Be among the first 25 applicants to join the Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps. If the traditional civilian career path has left you wanting more—both personally and professionally—a JAG career will re-inspire your love of the law. This lifestyle is the antidote to the day-in, day-out corporate grind. As a JAG officer you'll be doing meaningful work from day one—practicing in almost every field, seeing the world, and becoming the lawyer you've always wanted to be.

Qualifications

• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must have graduated from an ABA-approved law school and be admitted to practice law in the highest court of any U.S. state, commonwealth, territory or the District of Columbia.
• Must be commissioned before the age of 40.
• Once selected for the JAG Corps, all applicants must complete and pass an Air Force medical examination before an offer of assignment is extended.

Service Commitment

You do not incur a service commitment until you accept your JAG assignment. The initial active duty commitment is four years, which begins on the day you depart for Officer Training School (OTS).

Prior Military Service

If you are selected for direct appointment and are prior active duty, National Guard or Reserve, you will be credited by length of service for pay purposes. Prior commissioned service can also advance entry grade and date of rank. All active duty service is credited toward retirement.

Application Process

Selection boards are held in February, April, August and November. Applications are accepted through the online application processing system. Submit all application materials online on or before the 10th of the month (i.e., January 10, March 10, July 10 and October 10) prior to the board. After submitting your application, you must schedule a hiring interview with a Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) at any Air Force Base (AFB) through the same system. The interview must be completed on or before the first of the month of the board (i.e., February 1, April 1, August 1 and November 1). Any additional materials must be added via the SJA who conducted the interview before the first of the month that the board meets.

Use the online system to choose the AFB where you would like to interview. The SJA or SJA representative will contact you to schedule the interview before the board date. Recommendation letters should be addressed to "Selection Board Members," uploaded to the online application, and not mailed directly to the board.

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