The majority of air force summer interns subsequently apply for active duty in. Join maj tyler musselman and other air force jag corps representatives as we discuss our practice model, life as an air force jag, career opportunities, and selection tips and feedback. The rights of airmen are held in the highest regard and are defended and supported by top legal minds like air force judge advocates jag. In the coming weeks, air force jag corps recruiting will host a fourepisode facebook live series. Being a jag means youll be doing meaningful work from day onewith opportunities to practice in almost every. Judge advocate general defend your country in the courtroom overview. United states air force jag corps summer 2015 externship gain handson experience in diverse areas of legal practice while learning more about the air force and the jag corps. Report of the judge advocate general of the united states air force to the american bar association 2010 annual meeting introduction the air force judge advocate generals corps mission is to deliver professional, candid, independent counsel and full spectrum legal capabilities to command and the warfighter. Air reserve component judge advocate general corps program more ways to serve for those in the reserve youre dedicated. If the traditional civilian career path has left you wanting more, both personally and. Apr 15, 2019 view air force jag corps professional profile on linkedin. If one wanted to be a judge advocate, which branch of the. Youll jump right in and start doing the work you love.
Thank you for your interest in the air force jag corps. More than 1,300 judge advocates practice law while serving on active duty as air force. Unless you grew up in a jag or air force family, its likely you have many questions about the program and life in the air force. The united states air force became a separate military service in september 1947.
Once we receive your completed arc jag accession application current jag air force officers approximately 24 months, all others 46 months. Jul 30, 20 jag officers deploy when the unit deploys, for air force, that would be a wing, navy, that would be a battle group, army is a brigade. Air force jag corps washington, district of columbia. Youre dedicated to serving your country, and were dedicated to giving you possibilities to enrich your career, even if you already have a good one. Opjagafs 20102019 aib docket jag school contact us. Air force jag corps senior leadership united states air force disclaimer news library.
All items can have a maximum size of 3mb and be in pdf format. In the air force jag corps af jagc the lawyers are generalists. Usmc guaranteed jaglaw program pacific mcgeorge military. Army, navy, marine corps and air force report a surge in applicants for judge.
The first is the student option, where candidates apply as either a 1l or 2l, and commit to completing active duty as a member of the jag corps after graduating law school and passing the bar. Here are some suggestions for those who are considering applying to the jag corps. Tonya blackwell, chief, judge advocate recruiting office, judge advocate generals corps, u. B1 lancer, f16 fighting falcons and air selfdefense force f2s conducting a training exercise off the coast of northern japan. These highly trained attorneys handle a wide variety of legal issues including international law, operations law. More than 1,300 judge advocates practice law while serving on active duty as air force officers. Is possible for a 48 year old attorney to be commissioned as a jag officer. There are more than 125,000 high school cadets in the program and more than 1,900 retired usaf instructors. Judge advocate recruiting office jaro for general questions call 866 army jag 8662769524 from 9 am to 5 pm est, monday friday or email usarmy. Serve your country, parttime, as an attorney in the air force reserve or air.
This website is intended for active duty, reserve component, and retired military members, their family members, and others eligible for legal assistance through the military. Being a jag means youll be doing meaningful work from day onewith. The judge advocate generals corps about us careers. May 30, 2017 tonya blackwell, chief, judge advocate recruiting office, judge advocate generals corps, u. They tend to come from law schools ranked 50125 who did well in school. The jag application process is competitive, rigorous, and highly selective. Presently, im the career field manager for air reserve component jags. Click below to read frequently asked questions about. Learn about becoming a lawyer with the army at goarmy. On june 25, 1948, the congress established an office of the judge advocate.
The judge advocate generals corps air force docket. If you are interested in serving as an air force judge advocate fulltime on air force active duty or parttime in the air force reserve or air national guard, please select one of the following links. Founded on july 29, 1775, the army jag corps has played a key role in the. The second program entails licensed attorneys directly entering the jag corps. As a result, the air force gets mature legal advisers with a unique. Filter cases by selecting a filter type, the select the filter values filter cases by. The air force respects your personal life as much as your professional one. Adam breslin and mark patterson have given you good answers about service cultures, an. Great broad legal experience in a variety of areas.
Benefits and considerations about becoming a military. May 09, 2017 the college of law has an unprecedented amount of students from the class of 2017 accepted into the judge advocate general jag corps program following graduation. Please contact the chief, education and training, at the af jag corps professional development directorate by email at usaf. The following items will need to be uploaded as part of the online application. If selected for entry into the air force jag corps, you must submit an official application. Student loan repayment program slrp an official air. In addition to fulltime active duty judge advocates, the air reserve component, which includes the air national. Additionally, you will have to be cleared medically for entry into the air force jag corps. Rachel vanlandingham, recruiting branch chief for the air force office of the judge advocate general. As far as operational law, for the army, that is a single attorney at the division level. Your appointment as a judge advocate is contingent upon providing proof of legal licensing and completion of the air force medical requirements after selection. This is why the jag application process is competitive, rigorous and highly selective.
Considering army air force jag corp hey guys, im a 2l looking into jag corp opportunities in both the army and air force. Air force jag corps representatives will be present throughout the american bar associations aba annual meeting in san francisco, ca, set for 810 august. The judge advocate generals corps and the air force general counsel rely on information technology to perform their functions and to ensure the flow of vital information throughout the air force legal community. As a jag, youll start practicing law right away for the most highprofile client you can imagine. It helps determine which military occupation would be the best fit. You can read about the coast guard and marines here and the navy here. Air force judge advocate generals jag corps student loan repayment program jaslrp is a special incentive that may be offered to highly qualified jag officers entering and serving in the air force with jd degrees. This government computer system uses software programs to create summary. The air forces legal community, as a whole, is known as the judge advocate generals corps. Selection screenings are held in april and october. The army jag corps has played a role in some of the most important moments in legal history. If the applicant has graduated from a top 10 law school northwestern and has based the bar in his state can he recieve a direct commission. Bowes senior paralegal manager to the judge advocate general headquarters u. The air force, like other services, operates in an increasingly legalistic environment, which demands nothing less than the very best legal capability it can field.
At the current time, we expect the april 2020 dap selection board to proceed without delay. Air forces recruiting mission will continue as the united states combats the covid19 pandemic. The program has more than 880 air force junior rotc units in high schools worldwide. This application will require you to sign official documents regarding your entry into the air force jag corps. Army judge advocate recruiting office jaro, fort belvoir, virginia. Learn about great opportunities for enlisted airmen, officers and health care professionals. United states air force jag corps summer 2015 externship.
The air force jag corps air reserve component arc programs accept a small. The air force has four different entry programs into the jag corp. As a caveat, if you join the rotc and do not get accepted to the jag corps, you are stuck in the air force but not as a jag. These highly trained attorneys handle a wide variety of legal issues including international law. What you need to know about the air force officer qualifying test. Apply online for the chance to join the army jag corps. Under the circumstances, we wanted to provide everyone with an update. Richardson commander, air force legal operations agency headquarters u. Applications for nnpp internships are accepted and screened year round. Linkedin is the worlds largest business network, helping professionals like air force jag corps discover inside connections to. A judge advocate officer jag is a legal career like no other. You must separately apply and be admitted to your schools rotc program although you can apply to the jag corps before being admitted to the rotc program.
Army jag corps allows you to serve as an army officer while developing legal skills. However, students successfully completing glp are guaranteed a position in the judge advocate generals corps. Mar 15, 20 for general questions call 866 army jag 8662769524 from 9 am to 5 pm est. The tests are rigorous but designed to measure skills and aptitudes based on what the air force needs in its officer recruits. Disciplined and legallyenabled airmen and air force organizations employing the law to advance the mission. United states air force judge advocate generals corps. For all air force personnel, please submit your nominations for afjags courses through the af jag corps course nomination system cns. The jag corps does not award any scholarships for participation in glp.
Army is currently accepting only the highest legal talent, and academic standards are very strict. For more details on the application requirements and process, see. Current air force officer and enlisted applicants includes reserve. Four law students accepted into the military jag corps. Jun 09, 2009 the national law journal reports that applications for the judge advocate generals corps are way, way up.
The official website for the the judge advocate generals corps united states air force. Instead of a career judged by billable hours, you can expect to work with people who value family and personal time. Becoming a judge advocate general jag officer youtube. Air force jag recruiting, 1500 west perimeter road, suite 3330. The air force jag corps september direct appointment program board is now open. Aug 11, 2009 i know the jag branches are highly competitive, but i am wondering if it is even worth my time to entertain the option.
Air force jag recruiting reserve and guard, washington d. I was wondering if anyone on here is or has been a jag officer and can offer some insight as to what its like. Please let us know where you live and select your education level so we can match you up with an air force recruiter close to you. Mar 25, 2020 a jag lawyer is an officer in the judge advocate general corps who provides legal services to active duty servicemen and women around the world. 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. If the traditional civilian career path has left you wanting more, then a jag career will reinspire your love of the law. Yes, we hire between 90100 attorneys per year through several different programs. Only after all of that do you go to the naval justice school for jag training. This online application process allows you to apply for the following programs.
Four students christina white, kevin farrelly, hannah toland, and kacy dixon will embark on a legal military career in a field that is extremely competitive to enter. For smoothest transition to the arc, we encourage you to apply to the air reserve component air national guard at least 6 months prior to. This government computer system uses software programs to create summary statistics which are used for such purposes as assessing what information is of. The most common is the funded legal education program flep followed by the excess leave. The application process includes an application consisting of college and law school. If you are interested in an internship, you are strongly encouraged to submit a package 12 months prior to your prd. I am a 22year air force jag, 7 years regular air force, the rest as reserve air force. Eligibility applicants must meet all afrotc standards and requirements, including u. The judge advocate generals corps also known as the jag corps or jag is the legal arm of the united states air force. The air force junior rotc program is grounded in the air force core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. Paid summer internship each year the air force selects approximately 25 paid summer interns for assignments around the country subject to funding.
Active duty staff judge advocate will call to arrange interview. The application window on usajobs will be 1522 january. Work that many attorneys strive to do their entire career. The pay and benefits of joining the jag corps are competitive. The air force jag corps supplies that demand with its talented and highly trained group of legal professionals. Projected start date base location rank first name last name. The air force jag corps air reserve component arc programs accept a small number of the most highly qualified candidates. In addition to academics, applicants are expected to exhibit the leadership qualities befitting an officer in service to his or her country.
As a reminder for 3ls and attorneys, the air force jag corps april 2020 direct appointment program selection board application window closes in days. Usmc guaranteed jaglaw program by svend holst on 26 february 2011 in uncategorized im excited for 2 of our mls 1ls who will be applying to attend the usmc platoon leaders course this summer for a chance to serve as marine judge advocates. Thus, you are trained like every other officer in the marine corps. Air force fact sheet the judge advocate generals corps. Begin as an officer and get immediate legal experience, educational opportunities and more. Jaro judge advocate generals corps, united states army.
As a marine jag you will go through the same officer candidate school like every other marine officer 10 weeks and then go through the basic school 6 months like every other officer. The pursuit of justice is at the center of every air force objective. Army and air force jag corps need career litigators now. If you are attending the annual meeting, there will be a number of opportunities to speak with jags. Our more than 1200 active duty military attorneys, called judge advocates, have discovered that service as a commissioned officer in the judge advocate generals corps has much to offer. April 2020 dap selection board update with covid19 precautions t. This option allows you to delay your entry into active duty to study law.
The programs round out the jag corps by supplying a cadre of uniquely experienced officers who combine law school educations with operational air force time, said maj. Keep your civilian job while serving as a jag part time. From the beginning, youll be given opportunities it would take years to earn in a civilian law firm. To become a jag lawyer, youll need to go to law school and attend the officer candidate school, which is the training academy for prospective military officers. Sep 22, 2014 air force jag star star star star star i have been working at us air force. Oct 20, 2019 the air force officer qualifying test is used to select college graduates for entrylevel officer positions in the u. Looking at af 2030 form that must be submitted with all air force jag applications, it seems to me that i would most likely have to answer yes to just about every question. Provide the air force, commanders, and airmen with professional, fullspectrum legal support, at the speed of relevance, for mission success in joint and coalition operations. There are a number of ways you can become a jag or paralegal parttime through our.
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