I met with a recruiter today about enrolling in the NROTC program. I would want to attend duke university or UVA and then go to law school. I would have to serve 6 years active duty afterwards and was wondering if anyone had any information or experience that can help me out.
2006-07-11 15:13:45 · 2 answers · asked by moral TERPitude 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Not directly other than it is the UCMJ for all services. Do understand ROTC is time consuming in the same way a part-time job is, so the scholarship money really just balances what you could make on your own. The big difference is getting law school paid for. Job selection is after your junior year, you'll be taking a non-rated (unassigned) slot. That means if you don't get into a law school on their approved list after you graduate that you'll be taking just about the worst job left on the table after everyone else has picked. I'm not discouraging you, it's a great idea & I wish you the best, but figure out the details before you get locked in (which is still some time yet). FYI- if it were me, I'd take a non-lawyer job for a two years just for the experience & then request an education slot to go to law school. Don't pick a flying job or something you can't get out of though.
2006-07-11 15:32:26 · answer #1 · answered by djack 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's called JAG like the show. Judge Adocate General office. And like the show they are military lawyers who handle prosecution & defense of Navy & Marine personel involed in crimes. The actual job is not as glamorious and few look as hot as Catherine Bell. But it's a good start for a new Laywer & Uncle Sam will pay your way. A better deal than being some assistant DA pleabarganing druggies in Philadelphia for low pay & perks.
2006-07-11 22:31:00 · answer #2 · answered by lana_sands 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋