U.S. Air Force JAG Information
AIR FORCE JAG CORPS ATTENTION:
LAW STUDENTS, LAW GRADUATES, AND ATTORNEYS
NOVEMBER 2023 DIRECT APPOINTMENT PROGRAM (DAP)
Starting September 1, 2023, apply online at: http://www.airforce.com/jag. • Select “Apply for JAG” in the ribbon, then click “Apply Now” in the white box. This takes you to the portal where you can start your application!
Deadlines:
• October 10, 2023: Deadline for submission of online application
• November 1, 2023: Deadline for interview with Staff Judge Advocate Eligibility:
• Law students: Must have completed 2/3 of Juris Doctor credit hours
• Graduates awaiting licensing/bar exam: Eligible to apply
• Attorneys: Must be a licensed attorney in good standing with the highest court of any state or federal territory
• Have obtained, or will obtain, a Juris Doctor from an ABA approved law school
• Citizen of the United States of America (birth or naturalization) • Must be able to commission as an officer before the age of 40 Selection Criteria:
• The Air Force JAG Corps selects applicants based on the “whole person” concept
• Selection factors include: o Academic performance o Community/public service o Work experience o Letters of recommendation o Leadership traits o Personal integrity o Extracurricular activities o Awards and honors o Motivation for service o Adaptability/flexibility o Legal writing/analytical skills o Fitness o Military records (if applicable)
Appointment as a judge advocate is contingent upon providing proof of legal licensing and completion of the Air Force medical requirements after selection.
AIR FORCE JAG CORPS 2024 SPRING EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps is seeking applications for our 2024 Spring Externship Program. As an extern, you will gain hands-on legal experience in diverse legal practice areas while learning more about the Air Force JAG Corps.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Externs work under attorney supervision at Air Force and Space Force locations throughout the United States in support of numerous practice areas including military justice (criminal law), legal assistance, civil and administrative law, labor and employment law, international and operational law, space and cyber law, contract and fiscal law, medical law, claims and tort litigation, and environmental law. At the conclusion of the program, externs receive an evaluation from their Staff Judge Advocate that may be included in Air Force JAG Corps Entry Program applications, such as the Direct Appointment Program.
An extern’s duties vary based on location but typically include researching legal issues, writing legal briefs and opinions, assisting with investigations, interviewing witnesses, and performing other tasks as required. Externships are unpaid, but externs may earn academic credit in accordance with their law school externship policies and may be eligible for Federal Work Study through their law school. The Air Force does not pay for housing or travel expenses. Externs must be able to secure their own housing and pay for travel to and from the externship location.
REQUIREMENTS
• United States citizen (birth or naturalization)
• Enrolled in an ABA-approved law school
• Able to obtain law school permission for externship (credit is authorized)
• Available to work part time (8+ hours) or full time (for up to 40 hours) per week for 14- 16 weeks
• Able to obtain a Common Access Card through a Tier-1 background investigation
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Application Window: September 1 –15, 2023. We will not accept late submissions or applications that do not comply with the below instructions.
Required application documents are as follows (PDFs preferred):
1. Resume – Limited to 1 page and must include current contact information and GPAs for undergraduate, graduate (if applicable), and law school.
2. Motivational Statement – Limited to 1 page, double-spaced, at least 1-inch margins, and no smaller than 11-point Serif-type font (e.g., Times New Roman). Your motivational statement should explain your interest in the Air Force JAG Corps and how this externship aligns with your personal and professional goals.
3. Geographic/Base Preferences Memorandum – Limited to 1 page. List your anticipated availability (start/end dates and hours per week). Second, list up to five Air Force/Space Force base location preferences. Include the specific base and city/state. You can find base locations at https://www.airforce.com/lifestyle/locations and https://www.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/Space-Force-Locations. Remote externships may be requested but are approved on a case-by-case basis. Applicants may include a brief justification for each location preference (optional). Lastly, include the following privacy act waiver statement: “I agree to the use of my Privacy Act Information in the USAF externship application process. I understand those transmitting personal information will exercise caution and adequately safeguard it in accordance with applicable Air Force instructions.”
4. Undergraduate, Graduate (if applicable), and Law School Transcripts – Unofficial copies acceptable.
5. Writing Sample – Limited to 5 pages, double-spaced, at least 1-inch margins, and no smaller than 11-point Serif-type font (e.g., Times New Roman). Do not include an introduction or summary page.
Submission instructions:
1. E-mail all of your application materials to the Air Force JAG Corps, Professional Development Directorate, via e-mail at af.jag.recruiting@us.af.mil by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on Friday, September 15, 2023. PDFs of documents are preferred.
2. Use the following Subject line for your submission e-mail: Last Name, First Name, 2024 Spring Externship Application (Law School Year – i.e. 1L, 2L, or 3L). • Example: Doe, Jordan, 2024 Spring Externship Application (2L)
ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED DURING THE OPEN APPLICATION WINDOW WILL BE ACCEPTED.
AIR FORCE JAG CORPS 2024 SUMMER 2L EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps is seeking applications for our 2024 Summer Externship Program. As an extern, you will gain hands-on legal experience in diverse legal practice areas while learning more about the Air Force JAG Corps.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Externs work under attorney supervision at Air Force and Space Force locations throughout the United States in support of numerous practice areas including military justice (criminal law), legal assistance, civil and administrative law, labor and employment law, international and operational law, space and cyber law, contract and fiscal law, medical law, claims and tort litigation, and environmental law. At the conclusion of the program, externs receive an evaluation from their Staff Judge Advocate that may be included in Air Force JAG Corps Entry Program applications, such as the Direct Appointment Program.
An extern’s duties vary based on location but typically include researching legal issues, writing legal briefs and opinions, assisting with investigations, interviewing witnesses, and performing other tasks as required. Externships are unpaid, but externs may earn academic credit in accordance with their law school externship policies and may be eligible for Federal Work Study through their law school. The Air Force does not pay for housing or travel expenses. Externs must be able to secure their own housing and pay for travel to and from the externship location.
REQUIREMENTS
• United States citizen (birth or naturalization)
• Enrolled in an ABA-approved law school • Complete two academic years of law school by the start of the externship
• Available to work full time for up to 40 hours a week for 8-12 consecutive weeks
• Be able to obtain a Common Access Card through a security clearance
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Application Window: September 15 – 30, 2023. We will not accept late submissions or applications that do not comply with the below instructions. Required documents (PDFs preferred):
1. Resume – Limited to 1 page and must include current contact information and GPAs for undergraduate, graduate (if applicable), and law school.
2. Motivational Statement – Limited to 1 page, double-spaced, at least 1-inch margins, and no smaller than 11-point Serif-type font (e.g., Times New Roman). Your motivational statement should explain your interest in the Air Force JAG Corps and how this externship aligns with your personal and professional goals.
3. Geographic/Base Preferences Memorandum – Limited to 1 page. List your anticipated availability (start/end dates and hours per week). Second, list up to five Air Force/Space Force base location preferences. Include the specific base and city/state. You can find base locations at https://www.airforce.com/lifestyle/locations and https://www.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/Space-Force-Locations. Remote externships may be requested but are approved on a case-by-case basis. Applicants may include a brief justification for each location preference (optional). Lastly, include the following privacy act waiver statement: “I agree to the use of my Privacy Act Information in the USAF externship application process. I understand those transmitting personal information will exercise caution and adequately safeguard it in accordance with applicable Department of the Air Force regulations.”
4. Undergraduate, Graduate (if applicable), and Law School Transcripts – Unofficial copies acceptable.
5. Writing Sample – Limited to 5 pages, double-spaced, at least 1-inch margins, and no smaller than 11-point Serif-type font (e.g., Times New Roman). Do not include an introduction or summary page.
Submission instructions:
1. E-mail all of your application materials to the Air Force JAG Corps, Professional Development Directorate, via e-mail at af.jag.recruiting@us.af.mil by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on Saturday, September 30, 2023. PDFs of documents are preferred.
2. Use the following Subject line for your submission e-mail: Last Name, First Name, 2024 Spring Externship Application (Law School Year – i.e. 1L, 2L, or 3L). • Example: Doe, Jordan, 2024 Spring Externship Application (2L) ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED DURING THE OPEN APPLICATION WINDOW WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Applicants may also apply to the paid summer internship even if they have already accepted an unpaid externship position. The application window for the paid internship program will be announced on the Air Force JAG Corps social media pages at some future date.
