United States Marine Corps

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The U.S. Marine Corps is seeking attorneys with zero to five (0-5) years of experience to practice as Judge Advocates in two related areas, command legal advice and legal services support.

Command legal advice is like the function provided by a general counsel to a CEO or other principal.

Legal services support refers to prosecution, defense, and other services involved in criminal litigation, as well as administrative boards, estate planning, family law, and consumer protection law. 


Job Number:  01-250709-01:  Attorney - Judge Advocate General (JAG)


Company Name:   United States Marine Corps


A Judge Advocate is a Marine Officer first and foremost. As such, applications are submitted to one of 3 selection boards throughout a calendar year (August, November, and March). The selection board considers applicants only for the JAG, position; not for Ground or Reserve officer positions. Upon selection on one of the boards, an applicant then completes the basic training pipeline of Marine Officers before becoming certified as a Judge Advocate and serving in a variety of legal roles.


Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

To apply, please contact Captain Dan Hansen at daniel.hansen@marines.usmc.mil or at 816-665-6112.

Must be a US citizen and have proof of LSAT score and bar certification.