\nThe Air Force Judge Advocate General\u2019s Corps is seeking applications for our unpaid 2025
\n1L summer externship program. Externs gain hands-on legal experience in diverse legal practice
\nareas while learning more about the Air Force JAG Corps.
\nDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
\nExterns work under attorney supervision at Air Force and Space Force locations throughout the
\nUnited States in support of numerous practice areas including military justice (criminal law), legal
\nassistance, civil and administrative law, labor and employment law, international and operational
\nlaw, space and cyber law, contract and fiscal law, medical law, claims and tort litigation, and
\nenvironmental law. At the conclusion of the program, externs receive an evaluation from their Staff
\nJudge Advocate that may be included in Air Force JAG Corps Entry Program applications, such as
\nthe Direct Appointment Program.
\nAn extern\u2019s duties vary based on location but typically include researching legal issues, writing legal
\nbriefs and opinions, assisting with investigations, interviewing witnesses, and performing other tasks
\nas required. Externships are unpaid, but externs may earn academic credit in accordance with their
\nlaw school externship policies and may be eligible for Federal Work Study through their law school.
\nThe Air Force does not pay for housing or travel expenses. Externs must be able to secure their own
\nhousing and pay for travel to and from the externship location.
\nREQUIREMENTS
\n\u2022 United States citizen (birth or naturalization)
\n\u2022 Enrolled in an ABA-approved law school (1L at time of application)
\n\u2022 Able to obtain law school permission for externship (credit is authorized)
\n\u2022 Available to work full time for up to 40 hours per week for 8-12 consecutive weeks
\n\u2022 Able to obtain a Common Access Card through a Tier-1 background investigation
\nAPPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
\nApplication Window: January 15 – 31, 2025. We will not accept late submissions
\nor applications that do not comply with the below instructions.
\nRequired application documents are as follows (PDFs preferred):
\naf.jag.recruiting@us.af.mil<\/a> \u2022 1-800-JAG-USAF \u2022 https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/afjag<\/a>
\naf.jag.recruiting@us.af.mil<\/a> \u2022 1-800-JAG-USAF \u2022 https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/afjag<\/a>
\n1. Resume \u2013 Limited to 1 page and must include current contact information and GPAs for
\nundergraduate, graduate (if applicable), and law school.
\n2. Motivational Statement \u2013 Limited to 1 page, double-spaced, at least 1-inch margins, and
\nno smaller than 11-point Serif-type font (e.g., Times New Roman). Your motivational
\nstatement should explain your interest in the Air Force JAG Corps and how this
\nexternship aligns with your personal and professional goals.
\n3. Geographic\/Base Preferences Memorandum \u2013 Limited to 1 page. List your anticipated
\navailability (start\/end dates and hours per week). Second, list up to five Air Force\/Space
\nForce base location preferences. Include the specific base and city\/state. You can find
\nbase locations at https:\/\/www.airforce.com\/lifestyle\/locations<\/a> and
\nhttps:\/\/www.spaceforce.mil\/About-Us\/Space-Force-Locations<\/a>. Remote externships may
\nbe requested but are approved on a case-by-case basis. Applicants may include a brief
\njustification for each location preference (optional). Lastly, include the following privacy
\nact waiver statement: \u201cI agree to the use of my Privacy Act Information in the USAF
\nexternship application process. I understand those transmitting personal information will
\nexercise caution and adequately safeguard it in accordance with applicable Air Force
\ninstructions.\u201d
\n4. Undergraduate, Graduate (if applicable), and Law School Transcripts \u2013 Unofficial
\ncopies acceptable.
\n5. Writing Sample \u2013 Limited to 5 pages, double-spaced, at least 1-inch margins, and no
\nsmaller than 11-point Serif-type font (e.g., Times New Roman). Do not include an
\nintroduction or summary page.
\nSubmission instructions:
\n1. E-mail all of your application materials to the Air Force JAG Corps, Professional
\nDevelopment Directorate, via e-mail at af.jag.recruiting@us.af.mil by 11:59 p.m.
\n(Pacific Standard Time) on Friday, January 31, 2025. PDFs of documents are
\npreferred.
\n2. Use the following Subject line for your submission e-mail: Last Name, First Name, 2025
\nSummer Externship Application (Law School Year \u2013 i.e. 1L, 2L, or 3L).
\n\u2022 Example: Doe, Jordan, 2025 Summer Externship Application (1L)
\nONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED DURING THE OPEN APPLICATION WINDOW
\nWILL BE ACCEPTED.<\/p>\n
2025 SUMMER 2L EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM<\/strong>
\nThe Air Force Judge Advocate General\u2019s Corps is seeking applications for our 2025 Summer
\nExternship Program. As an extern, you will gain hands-on legal experience in diverse legal
\npractice areas while learning more about the Air Force JAG Corps.
\nDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
\nExterns work under attorney supervision at Air Force and Space Force locations throughout the
\nUnited States in support of numerous practice areas including military justice (criminal law),
\nlegal assistance, civil and administrative law, labor and employment law, international and
\noperational law, space and cyber law, contract and fiscal law, medical law, claims and tort
\nlitigation, and environmental law. At the conclusion of the program, externs receive an
\nevaluation from their Staff Judge Advocate that may be included in Air Force JAG Corps Entry
\nProgram applications, such as the Direct Appointment Program.
\nAn extern\u2019s duties vary based on location but typically include researching legal issues, writing
\nlegal briefs and opinions, assisting with investigations, interviewing witnesses, and performing
\nother tasks as required. Externships are unpaid, but externs may earn academic credit in
\naccordance with their law school externship policies and may be eligible for Federal Work Study
\nthrough their law school. The Air Force does not pay for housing or travel expenses. Externs
\nmust be able to secure their own housing and pay for travel to and from the externship location.
\nREQUIREMENTS
\n\u2022 United States citizen (birth or naturalization)
\n\u2022 Enrolled in an ABA-approved law school
\n\u2022 Complete two academic years of law school by the start of the externship
\n\u2022 Available to work full time for up to 40 hours a week for 8-12 consecutive weeks
\n\u2022 Be able to obtain a Common Access Card through a security clearance
\nAPPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
\nApplication Window: September 15 \u2013 30, 2024. We will not accept late submissions or
\napplications that do not comply with the below instructions.
\nRequired documents (PDFs preferred):
\n1. Resume \u2013 Limited to 1 page and must include current contact information and GPAs for
\nundergraduate, graduate (if applicable), and law school.
\n2. Motivational Statement \u2013 Limited to 1 page, double-spaced, at least 1-inch margins, and
\nno smaller than 11-point Serif-type font (e.g., Times New Roman). Your motivational
\nstatement should explain your interest in the Air Force JAG Corps and how this
\nexternship aligns with your personal and professional goals.
\n3. Geographic\/Base Preferences Memorandum \u2013 Limited to 1 page. List your anticipated
\navailability (start\/end dates and hours per week). Second, list up to five Air Force\/Space
\nForce base location preferences. Include the specific base and city\/state. You can find
\nbase locations at https:\/\/www.airforce.com\/lifestyle\/locations<\/a> and
\nhttps:\/\/www.spaceforce.mil\/About-Us\/Space-Force-Locations<\/a>. Remote externships may
\nbe requested but are approved on a case-by-case basis. Applicants may include a brief
\njustification for each location preference (optional). Lastly, include the following privacy
\nact waiver statement: \u201cI agree to the use of my Privacy Act Information in the USAF
\nexternship application process. I understand those transmitting personal information will
\nexercise caution and adequately safeguard it in accordance with applicable Department of
\nthe Air Force regulations.\u201d
\n4. Undergraduate, Graduate (if applicable), and Law School Transcripts \u2013 Unofficial
\ncopies acceptable.
\n5. Writing Sample \u2013 Limited to 5 pages, double-spaced, at least 1-inch margins, and no
\nsmaller than 11-point Serif-type font (e.g., Times New Roman). Do not include an
\nintroduction or summary page.
\nSubmission instructions:
\n1. E-mail all of your application materials to the Air Force JAG Corps, Professional
\nDevelopment Directorate, via e-mail at af.jag.recruiting@us.af.mil by 11:59 p.m.
\n(Eastern Standard Time) on Monday, September 30, 2024. PDFs of documents are
\npreferred.
\n2. Use the following Subject line for your submission e-mail: Last Name, First Name, 2025
\nSummer Externship Application (Law School Year \u2013 i.e. 1L, 2L, or 3L).
\n\u2022 Example: Doe, Jordan, 2025 Summer Externship Application (2L)
\nONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED DURING THE OPEN APPLICATION WINDOW
\nWILL BE ACCEPTED.
\nApplicants may also apply to the paid summer internship even if they have already accepted an
\nunpaid externship position. The application window for the paid internship program will be
\nannounced on the Air Force JAG Corps social media pages at some future date.<\/p>\n
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