Major Differences Between a Military Legal Career and a Civilian Legal Career | JAG Corps

Major Differences Between a Military Legal Career and a Civilian Legal Career | JAG Corps

Maybe you're an attorney looking for a career shift, or you're in law school or still in college, and you're thinking about becoming a JAG - a Judge Advocate General - what we call a military attorney. Maybe you don't know any JAGs to call up and ask all of those questions that you don't even realize you should be asking. I get it. I've been there. Before I joined the Air Force, I recognized well enough that becoming a JAG was going to be more than just a career choice; it was going to be a complete lifestyle change. So even though I spoke with a ton of current and former active duty military members from probably every branch, their general openness to answer any questions I had was helpful in telling me about military life generally, but it wasn't super helpful in telling me about the JAG Corps in particular because every career field is different. When it came to information about what it's like being a JAG, I had no idea back then what questions I should have actually been asking. So in this video, I'm going to tell you some of the major things you should know about becoming an active duty JAG in the United States armed forces, so that when it's time for you to make that decision, you can hopefully be a little bit more prepared.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
2:22 Niche vs Generalist
7:04 Billable Hours
7:36 Geographic Stability
9:29 It's still the military, ya'll...

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[mrchristianbishop]

Awesome video. Thank you. It would be great if you could make a video comparing life as an active JAG vs one in the reserves or guard.

[Dpw_ejah]

This is the information I have been looking for .I was not sure if I wanted to become a military lawyer and I'm glad I come across this video.

[m.j.golden]

Wonderful video. Informative and well thought out.

[florencemcneill]

Great video! Can you expound upon this topic and provide salary and benefits (401k, etc) information?

[Kain]

Hi! Nice video, I am a lawyer as well, yet in another NATO country, so it is interesting to me twice as much.

[connerwalden]

How often do Jags typically deploy? I know your family is able to go with you and live on base, but how often do you end up leaving them for different periods of time?

[prince_eliel]

Wait do you need to go to lawschool first and pass the bar test. I’m a dropout college student who’s going the marines this year to get funding for education… will If I choose law will they send me to a law school?

[vallesterfaith]

I can’t wait to be a JAG in the NAVY.❤

[josephpark]

Im an ROTC cadet thinking about going JAG. Have you enjoyed your time as a JAG?

[flanagamer]

I attend a smaller law school (Florida A&M College of Law). Will it be harder to earn a JAG commission from a smaller, lower-ranked school as opposed to a higher-ranked one like Duke or the University of Michigan? Is law review or moot court necessary to be a competitive applicant? Certain class ranking?

[stephenmassell]

My son is a rising junior at Virginia Tech in their corps of cadets/Army ROTC program. If he goes JAG, can he eventually transition into civilian law, and if so, how long would his commitment to the Army/military be? My thought was he would get great experience under his belt as a JAG, making him a desirable candite to join a private firm? Am I simplifying this too much?

[MrComics]

I’m interested in Law and being a JAG in the Army but I don’t have a law degree or any education in it. Is it possible?

[forrestdrinkwine]

Is there a set list of base legal offices offered for first assignments or does that encompass every single Air Force base? Or are there certain locations that first assignment JAGs tend to get?

[adaoraoguno]

Can you expand more about the compensation as a military lawyer?

[brodyk]

I’m a high schooler rn hoping to go to West Point become a officer and do law school after that and become a JAG is this a good plan?

[tonyam]

I plan on joining at 30, is that too old for JAG?

[abasotuk]

Nice video!
What's the possibility of an African becoming a JAG in the US?

[OwnerOfStarcraft]

Can a JAG help you defend civil matters? Like wreckless driving?

[kcdts]

If you’re a person that is currently enlisted active duty, can you go to ocs and then become a jag before your contract is up?

[adaoraoguno]

This is such a great video! I recently graduated law school in May and considering joining JAG. I would love to connect and ask more questions if possible. Do you have social media or LinkedIn?