JAG Corps Attorney

Overview

The Army National Guard Judge Advocate General's Corps Attorney is responsible for offering legal support that involves military operations. They primarily focus on the areas of criminal law, legal assistance, civil/administrative law, labor/employment law, international/operational law, and contract/fiscal law. Duty locations include the continental United States and other installations overseas.

Job duties

• Prosecute criminal cases under the Uniform Code of Military Justice
• Provide legal advice to Soldiers, officers and their families
• Offer legal reviews, ethics opinions and advice to commanders
• Represent Soldiers at courts-martial

Training

Job training for a JAG Corps Attorney requires completing the Judge Advocate Officer Basic Course, which involves three phases: ## Fort Lee Phase: A 12-day military orientation course in Fort Lee, VA, that will give you the time to establish personnel and finance records, purchase uniforms, and receive instruction on several basic areas of military life. ## Charlottesville Phase: A 10.5-week academic course at the Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School in Charlottesville, VA., instruction on the organization, function, and mission of the Judge Advocate General's Corps, as well as an overview of the practice of law in the U.S. Army National Guard. ## Direct Commissioned Officer Course: A rigorous six-week course in leadership and tactics at Fort Benning, GA., that's designed to challenge new Army National Guard officers mentally and physically in the classroom/field.

Helpful skills

• Self-discipline, confidence and intelligence
• Physical and mental fitness to perform under pressure
• Ability to make quick decisions
• Capability to bear numerous responsibilities

Civilian career relevance

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as an attorney in various positions.