OVERVIEW

Judge Advocates (i.e., lawyers in the Army) are responsible for offering legal support that involves military operations. They primarily focus on the areas of criminal law, legal assistance, civil/administrative law, labor/employment law, international/operational law, intelligence law and contract/fiscal law.

Duty locations include the continental United States and installations worldwide such as Germany, Korea, Japan and Italy.

JOB DUTIES

• Prosecute criminal cases under the Uniform Code of Military Justice
• Provide legal advice to Soldiers, officers and their families
• Offer legal reviews, ethics opinions, and advice to commanders and their staff
• Represent Soldiers at courts-martial and before administrative separation boards

TRAINING

Training requires completing the Judge Advocate Officer Basic Course, which involves two phases:

• Direct Commissioned Officer Course: The first phase i