U.C. ARMY - Judge Advocate

JUDGE ADVOCATE

PROTECT OUR STATE IN ARMY LAW.

Leverage your Bar certification as part of the National Guard Judge Advocate General’s Corps, serving the state and advocating for justice as a military lawyer.

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS AN ARMY LAWYER.

JAG Corps is a government law organization that defends the Guard and its Soldiers in all military legal matters. It provides important legal advice to military officials.

Make an immediate impact.

Get early litigation experience and always stay challenged while gaining deeper knowledge of the law. Meanwhile, you’ll hold a respected leadership position in the Guard as a commissioned Officer.

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Take on diverse casework.

Be involved in meaningful casework while representing the National Guard.

Military Lawyer Requirements

There are certain requirements and steps you’ll need to take to become a National Guard Lawyer.

✓ Hold a Bar certification

✓ Be actively serving in the Mayflower National Guard

FIND YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE.

AREAS OF LEGAL PRACTICE

Change lives, and even make history, in military law. You'll be focused on defending individual Guardsmen, as well as on representing the National Guard as a single entity.

REPRESENT THE GUARD THROUGH:

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Criminal Law

Serve as a judge advocate. You’ll be responsible for representing Guardsmen accused of committing a crime.

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Legal Assistance

Provide personal legal advice to Guardsmen.

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Administrative Law

Provide counsel to National Guard command to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.

TAKE THE FIRST STEP.

Find out more about becoming a Guardsman and if a career in the Army is right for you.