ARMY JAG OCI for 2Ls, 3Ls & Recent Grads
The U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps interviews interested applicants for both PAID summer internships and accession to Active Duty or Army Reserve. Applications are due by 1 October (but apply to OCI by 9/9 to get your FSO interview). The application process consists of two parts. First, you must complete an interview with a Field Screening Officer (FSO). An FSO will visit your law school to conduct interviews. You are also required to submit an online application. Both parts must be completed prior to the 1 October deadline.
Summer Internships: Summer internships run for 60 calendar days. Interns can be assigned to any JAG office worldwide. Interns are expected to 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 graduates 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 operational law (for example, the Laws of War/Rules of Engagement). 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. Judge Advocates accrue 30 days of vacation (leave) per year. Active Duty applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be under the age of 42 at the time of entering Active Duty.
Army Reserve: 3Ls and graduates 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.
See the OCI post for additional INTERVIEW AND APPLICATION TIPS. Apply for your required interview via Symplicity OCI, “Fall 2019 OCI: September 23-27.” Interviews will be held on September 24.
Further information is available at http://www.jagcnet.army.mil/apply
