Judge Advocate Officer - JAG (Attorney)
Air Force judge advocates face an exciting variety of legal issues. Most Air Force base legal offices have three to 10 judge advocates, and while they advise many military people, one of their primary clients is the base commander
commanderThe officer in charge of running an Air Force unit's day-to-day operations. . Accordingly, they encounter a limitless variety of legal issues, including criminal law, government contract law, labor law, environmental and real property law, international law and claims.
Duties
As a JAGJAGJudge Advocate General - A lawyer. in the Air Force, you will immediately gain unmatched, real-world experience in the practice of law. A JAG litigates courts-martial as a prosecutor with the potential to become a defense counsel, assist deploying Airmen with legal issues, offer counsel on multimillion-dollar contracts and provide critical counsel to Air Force commanders around the world. An Air Force JAG's practice is diverse, spanning additional areas such as space, labor, environmental, medical, international and operational law. And it all happens from your first day on the job.
To learn more, visit the JAG website or call 1-800-JAG-USAF.
