U.S. Navy General Officer Programs
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As a member of the Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps, you'll be exposed to the many legal facets that
affect the Navy including criminal, international, administrative, tort, legal assistance, maritime and
environmental law. Unlike most civilian law offices, JAG lawyers find themselves on an accelerated path to
the courtroom where your legal skills will be ultimately tested. JAG lawyers are assigned to a Naval Legal
Service Office or Trial Service Office where they will have an opportunity to work on a wide variety of cases to
hone skills and develop instincts.
Job Description:
The Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps allows Officers to litigate cases soon after reporting to duty and
requires them to practice in several fields, giving them a wider range of experience than in the civilian sector.
Young lawyers looking to expand their opportunities and gain hands-on legal experience can greatly benefit
from the Navy. And as Officers, Navy lawyers immediately assume a level of responsibility that is difficult to
find in civilian practice. .
What Will You Do?
Navy lawyers are given the chance to practice in many areas of law. They often begin litigating a broad range
of cases shortly after starting active duty, which helps develop the leadership, confidence, and experience so
highly prized in the legal profession. A variety of educational programs are available to assist Navy lawyers,
helping to relieve the financial burden of law school. Other benefits include assistance in paying for
Postgraduate study. As a member of the Navy Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps, some of your
responsibilities may include:
Act as prosecuting attorney, defense attorney, or judge in court cases
-Prepare pretrial advice for clients in court-martial cases
-Preside over court cases and make judgments based on the Uniform Code of Military Justice
-Interpret laws, directives, regulations, and court decisions
-Give legal advice about government real estate, commercial contracts, patents, and trademarks
-Prepare legal documents, such as wills and powers of attorney
-Help train new lawyers
-Provide legal assistance to Navy personnel and their dependents
-Practice international law
Skills and Training
Candidates for direct appointment into the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps must be a graduate of a law
school accredited by the American Bar Association and be admitted to practice by either federal court or the
highest court of a state. Officers who are directly appointed to the JAG Corps attend a six-week indoctrination
course at the Officer Development School in Newport, Rhode Island. Following Officer Development school,
Officers in the legal field attend Naval Justice School, a nine-week course which teaches military trial
procedures, methods of obtaining evidence, court martial advocacy techniques, and application of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Earn While You Learn
As a lawyer, there’s the added benefit of choosing your own assignment after one to two years of service – a
great way to get experience in a given field or get introduced to international law. You may also have the
opportunity to earn an LLM degree at the approved law school of your choice while earning your normal yearly
salary.
Special Pay/Bonuses
Fringe benefits include free and low-cost travel, 30 days paid vacation every year, Officer status, and the use
of Officers’ Clubs and recreation facilities.
Career Outlook
Since JAG lawyers often begin litigating a broad range of cases shortly after starting active duty, they quickly
accelerate in the legal field. The skills you will acquire in the legal field in the Navy will prepare you to work as
a civilian lawyer in private practice or for law firms, government, corporations, and non-profit groups.
affect the Navy including criminal, international, administrative, tort, legal assistance, maritime and
environmental law. Unlike most civilian law offices, JAG lawyers find themselves on an accelerated path to
the courtroom where your legal skills will be ultimately tested. JAG lawyers are assigned to a Naval Legal
Service Office or Trial Service Office where they will have an opportunity to work on a wide variety of cases to
hone skills and develop instincts.
Job Description:
The Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps allows Officers to litigate cases soon after reporting to duty and
requires them to practice in several fields, giving them a wider range of experience than in the civilian sector.
Young lawyers looking to expand their opportunities and gain hands-on legal experience can greatly benefit
from the Navy. And as Officers, Navy lawyers immediately assume a level of responsibility that is difficult to
find in civilian practice. .
What Will You Do?
Navy lawyers are given the chance to practice in many areas of law. They often begin litigating a broad range
of cases shortly after starting active duty, which helps develop the leadership, confidence, and experience so
highly prized in the legal profession. A variety of educational programs are available to assist Navy lawyers,
helping to relieve the financial burden of law school. Other benefits include assistance in paying for
Postgraduate study. As a member of the Navy Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps, some of your
responsibilities may include:
Act as prosecuting attorney, defense attorney, or judge in court cases
-Prepare pretrial advice for clients in court-martial cases
-Preside over court cases and make judgments based on the Uniform Code of Military Justice
-Interpret laws, directives, regulations, and court decisions
-Give legal advice about government real estate, commercial contracts, patents, and trademarks
-Prepare legal documents, such as wills and powers of attorney
-Help train new lawyers
-Provide legal assistance to Navy personnel and their dependents
-Practice international law
Skills and Training
Candidates for direct appointment into the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps must be a graduate of a law
school accredited by the American Bar Association and be admitted to practice by either federal court or the
highest court of a state. Officers who are directly appointed to the JAG Corps attend a six-week indoctrination
course at the Officer Development School in Newport, Rhode Island. Following Officer Development school,
Officers in the legal field attend Naval Justice School, a nine-week course which teaches military trial
procedures, methods of obtaining evidence, court martial advocacy techniques, and application of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Earn While You Learn
As a lawyer, there’s the added benefit of choosing your own assignment after one to two years of service – a
great way to get experience in a given field or get introduced to international law. You may also have the
opportunity to earn an LLM degree at the approved law school of your choice while earning your normal yearly
salary.
Special Pay/Bonuses
Fringe benefits include free and low-cost travel, 30 days paid vacation every year, Officer status, and the use
of Officers’ Clubs and recreation facilities.
Career Outlook
Since JAG lawyers often begin litigating a broad range of cases shortly after starting active duty, they quickly
accelerate in the legal field. The skills you will acquire in the legal field in the Navy will prepare you to work as
a civilian lawyer in private practice or for law firms, government, corporations, and non-profit groups.
Judge Advocate General (JAG) Officer
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