Marine Judge Advocate Job at United States Marine Corps - JAD (Judge Advocate Division), Saint Petersburg, FL

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  • United States Marine Corps - JAD (Judge Advocate Division)
  • Saint Petersburg, FL

Job Description

Serve Your Country. Practice the Law. Build a Legacy.

Marine Judge Advocates begin practicing law immediately after training, supported by experienced mentors. From day one, you'll handle real caseloads in areas like criminal litigation, ethics, compliance, and administrative law.

Whether you're a law student or a licensed attorney, the Marine Corps offers you the opportunity to lead as an Officer and serve as a military attorney. Your path begins at Officer Candidates School (OCS) in Quantico, VA, where leadership and physical ability are tested. After commissioning:

  • Licensed attorneys attend The Basic School (TBS) and Naval Justice School (NJS) .
  • Law students return to school, may intern during breaks, then attend TBS and NJS after passing the bar.

Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizen (dual citizenship OK)
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • Currently attending or graduated from an ABA-accredited law school
  • ACT 22+ or SAT 1000+
  • 2.0+ undergraduate GPA
  • LSAT or GRE Score
  • Age up to 33 years old
  • Physically fit with no major health issues

Career Opportunities:

Begin your career in the courtroom as a federal prosecutor or defense counsel, then expand into areas such as:

  • Civil and Administrative Law - Advise senior military leaders on government ethics, fiscal law, and administrative actions.
  • Operational and International Law - Support military operations with real-time legal guidance at home and abroad.
  • Appellate and Complex Litigation - Argue before military appellate courts or engage in high-impact, precedent-setting litigation.
  • Legal Assistance - Provide critical legal services to Marines and their families on issues like estate planning, family law, and consumer protection.

You'll have the opportunity to earn an LLM at government expense and attend premier legal training throughout your service. Duty stations span the globe, including California, Washington, D.C., Hawaii, Japan, Korea, Spain, and Germany.

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United States Marine Corps - JAD (Judge Advocate Division)

Job Tags

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