JAG requirements?

Question

What is required to work as a JAG attorney? I am starting law school in 6 days :)
I am just wondering what is requried to become a JAG Attorney? How long do u have to in the military for etc? What do you consider the pros and cons of it? Thanks for your thoughts

Answer 1

Talk to a naval recruiter for specifics but you'll need to enlist with a proviso of acceptance to Officer Candidate School (all JAG attorneys are officers). Normal minium enlistment is 4 years for officers and, depending on if you're looking for the Navy to pay for some of your school, it could be longer. You'll also need to study for and pass the bar.

Answer 2

2. Eligibility. To be eligible for appointment in the JAG Corps Student Program, an applicant must:
a. be a United States citizen of good moral character;
b. be younger than 42 years of age at time of passing a bar examination and commencing extended active duty;
c. meet the physical requirements for commission in the Navy;
d. have taken the Law School Admission Test (LSAT);
e. be a law student with at least one year of school completed, attending an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited school, or a graduate of an ABA-accredited law school who has not yet had the opportunity to take the first available bar exam following graduation. Students who attend law school part time or intend to matriculate in a dual degree program must be within two years of completing all remaining degree requirements.