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Judge Advocate Officer - JAG (Attorney)

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

Upholding Military Law

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.

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Qualifications Summary

Minimum Education A Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree in law Qualifications
  • Knowledge of military and civilian law
  • Current admission to the bar of a Federal Court or the highest court of a state
  • Designation by The Judge Advocate General as a judge advocate
  • Completion of eight-week Officer Training School
  • Must be between the ages of 18 and 40
If the traditional civilian career path has left you wanting more, then a JAG career will reinspire your love of the law. Being a JAG means you’ll be doing meaningful work from day one—with opportunities to practice in almost every field, see the world and become the lawyer you’ve always wanted to be. Practice law on a completely different level.00:00
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

    8 weeks

Military Training Location

Maxwell AFB AL

  1. Capt. Marcus Childress, Judge Advocate00:00

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Interests & Skills

  1. Law & Enforcement
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