1L and 3L Army JAG Opportunities
U.S. ARMY JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL’S CORPS INFORMATION
Background: The U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps interviews interested applicants for both paid summer internships (deadline Feb 18) and for commissioned service as an officer in the JAG Corps (deadline March 25). The application process consists of two parts. First, you must complete an interview with a Field Screening Officer (FSO). An FSO will conduct virtual interviews. You are also required to submit a PDF application along with supporting documentation. Both parts must be completed prior to the deadline.
1L Summer Internship: The internship runs for 60 calendar days beginning after Memorial Day. Interns can be assigned to any JAG office worldwide. Interns must pay their own travel and lodging costs, but will be assigned a sponsor at their duty station to help them find housing and settle in to the area. Summer interns assist Judge Advocates in a variety of practice areas, including legal assistance (family law, consumer law, estate planning, tax law, military administrative law), administrative law, and helping to prepare criminal and civil cases by conducting legal research, writing briefs and opinions.
Active Duty: 3Ls and licensed attorneys are eligible to apply. Active Duty Judge Advocates assume immediate challenges and responsibility upon their first assignment, and can practice in a variety of areas, including criminal law, administrative law, legal assistance (family law, consumer law, estate planning, tax law, military administrative law), claims, and national security law. New Judge Advocates will be assigned with experienced military and civilian attorneys for mentorship and guidance. Judge Advocates come from virtually every state, and the JAG Corps fosters an environment that encourages professional growth and development coupled with an enhanced quality of life.
Army Reserve: 3Ls and licensed attorneys are eligible to apply. Serving as an Army Reserve Judge Advocate is a perfect option for those who wish to maintain their civilian employment and serve their country part-time. Applicants interested in applying for selection for both Active Duty and Army Reserve may interview with the Active Duty FSO visiting campus. Applicants interested in applying only for the Army Reserve must contact an Army Reserve FSO (contact information is available on our website).
The Spring 2022 Active Duty and Reserve application is open to anyone who did NOT apply for the Fall 2021 application. Anyone who submitted an application in Fall 2021 and was not accepted is invited to apply again in Fall 2022.
INTERVIEW AND APPLICATION TIPS
The FSO is assigned to interview and assess candidates for both the Intern Program and Active Duty selection, and also for applicants who are applying for combined Active Duty and Army Reserve selection. The FSO submits a written report with recommendations to the selection board prior to the 25 March application deadline. The selection board reviews all FSO reports in conjunction with your full application before choosing the most qualified applicants.
Take the interview seriously. Entry into the Army JAG Corps is a competitive process. The FSO is the only individual who will be meeting with you in person and making an assessment to the selection board about your ability to be successful in the Army JAG Corps. This is your opportunity to shine and to let the FSO know in greater detail about your interest in the JAG Corps, including the qualifications you bring. It also allows you time to ask questions. Please come prepared and dressed professionally.
Review the PDF application and required documents prior to your interview. The interview is only a small portion of the application process, and you should be familiar with the online application prior to the interview.
CONTACT INFORMATION Further information is available at http://www.jagcnet.army.mil/apply
DEADLINES:
18 February for the 1L Internship
25 March for the Active Duty/Reserves
All interviews will be virtual and must be complete before the application due date. For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact CPT Mackenzie Hogan (a Memphis Law Grad!), Mackenzie.r.hogan.mil@army.mil.
