THE AIR FORCE JAG CORPS - MILITARY ATTORNEY
Company: Air Force
Location: Arcade
Posted on: September 23, 2024
Job Description:
If the traditional civilian career path has left you wanting
more, both personally and professionally, a JAG career will
re-inspire your love of the law. This lifestyle is the antidote to
the day-in, day-out corporate grind. 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. QUALIFICATIONSAPPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Must be a graduate of an ABA-approved law school and be
admitted to practice law in the highest court of any U.S. state,
commonwealth, territory or the District of Columbia
- Must be commissioned before the age of 40
- Once selected for the JAG Corps, all applicants must complete
and pass an Air Force medical examination before an offer of
assignment will be extended.SERVICE COMMITMENTYou do not incur a
service commitment until you accept your JAG assignment. The
initial active duty commitment is four years, which begins on the
day you depart for Officer Training School (OTS).PRIOR MILITARY
SERVICEIf you are selected for direct appointment and are prior
active duty, National Guard or Reserve, you will be credited by
length of service for pay purposes. Prior commissioned service can
also advance entry grade and date of rank. All active duty service
is credited toward retirement.HOW TO APPLYAPPLICATION
PROCESSSelection boards are held in February, April, August and
November. Applications are accepted through our online application
processing system. You must submit all application materials online
on or before the 10th of the month (i.e., January 10, March 10,
July 10 and October 10) prior to the board. In addition to your
online application, you must also schedule a hiring interview with
a Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) at any Air Force Base (AFB) through
the online application processing system. A SJA will contact you to
schedule an interview AFTER you submit your application materials
online. The interview must be completed on or before the first of
the month (i.e., February 1, April 1, August 1, November 1) of the
board.After the interview, the SJA will prepare a report that is
forwarded, along with your application materials, to HQ USAF/JAX.
Please do not mail application materials directly to HQ USAF/JAX.
If you need to add materials to your application after submission,
contact the SJA who conducted your interview to assist you.
Additional materials will not be accepted after the first of the
month that the board meets.SCHEDULE YOUR SJA INTERVIEWUse the
online application processing system to choose the AFB where you
would like to interview. Once you submit your online application,
the SJA or SJA representative will contact you to schedule an
interview before the board date. You can find a map of all AFB
locations here: BASE LOCATIONSRECOMMENDATION LETTERSRecommendation
letters should be written by someone who can attest to your work
ethic, duty performance, leadership potential, etc. Address all
letters to "Selection Board Members." Do not mail recommendation
letters directly to the selection board. Rather, upload them as
part of your online application. BEGIN ONLINE APPLICATION
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