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A new application cycle for those seeking an Active Duty or Army Reserve commissions or a 2L Summer Internship opens on July 1, 2024. The application for the 1L Summer Internship will open in the winter.

Please note that all interviews must be conducted within the application window. It is the applicant’s responsibility to initiate an interview request. The application will be reviewed for completeness. Submitting your application early ensures ample time for revisions and corrections to the content. Because your interview is part of your application, it must be completed prior to the deadline. Waiting until the end of the application window to schedule your interview is not recommended.

Current law students should first speak with their Career Services Office (CSO) to determine whether interviews will be scheduled through the CSO or directly with the FSO. All other applicants should contact the appropriate FSO located physically closest to them.

Summer Internship, Active Duty and Combined Active Duty and Reserve applicants must interview with an Active Duty FSO. The Active Duty FSO list is available HERE.

Applicants who are only applying for the Army Reserve must interview with an Army Reserve (USAR) FSO. The USAR FSO list is available HERE.

• Undergraduate, graduate, and law school transcripts. A transcript must be submitted for each institution where a degree was earned or where a degree is currently in process. Each transcript must be issued by the registrar and must include your name, the institution name, the degree conferred and the date conferred. Transcripts for current law students should show the previous semester's grades and the classes currently in progress. Transcripts MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT WITHIN THE ONLINE APPLICATION. Transcripts mailed or email to JARO will not be included in your application, and your application will be considered incomplete.
• Resume
• Personal statement describing your interest in the JAG Corps. The statement must not exceed 2,500 characters (the character count includes spaces). The statement is submitted within the application and not as a separate document. General statements about patriotism and a desire to serve are less helpful than a compelling narrative that ties your personal experience to your future in our organization. You may choose, for example, to discuss what attributes and skills you already have or hope to develop as a leader and an attorney that make you a good candidate for the JAG Corps.
• Certificate of good standing if licensed to practice law. The certificate must have been issued by the licensing authority within 6 months of the application. A bar card is not sufficient.
• Prior military service documents (if applicable). Current and prior service applicants must submit all enlisted and officer evaluation reports. Applicants who have been discharged must submit a copy of their DD Form 214 and/or discharge order(s). Current Reserve Component officers must submit a statement of retirement points (e.g. DA Form 5016, NGB Form 23B).
• Letters of recommendation (optional but strongly encouraged). Up to 3 letters of recommendation may be submitted. Recommendation letters MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT WITHIN THE ONLINE APPLICATION and will not be accepted by JARO on behalf of the applicant. Letters of recommendation should use the following address and greeting: Judge Advocate Recruiting Office, 9275 Gunston Road, Suite 4000, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 / "Dear President and Members of the Board." Any letters physically mailed or emailed to JARO will be discarded.
• Writing sample (optional). The writing sample should not exceed 10 pages in length.

For technical help with the online application, call the JAGCNet Service Desk at 703-693-0000.
For Active Duty, Army Reserve, and Summer Intern application questions, contact (866) ARMY-JAG (866-276-9524) or usarmy.pentagon.hqda-otjag.mbx.jaro@mail.mil.
Assistance is available Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm EST.

If you are interested in making a difference as an Army civilian attorney, then head to USAjobs.gov to get started. You must first create a profile to save or apply for a job.  Once your profile is created, you can upload your resume and all requested documents to apply for open positions. Most attorney positions are filled through the competitive hiring process announced on USAjobs.gov. These positions normally request the following types of documents for the application packet: resume, certificate of good standing from your state(s) licensing authority, sworn statement of fitness to practice law, official law school transcript(s), and a writing sample.

For further inquiries about civilian attorney hiring with the Army JAG Corps, visit www.usajobs.gov or email usarmy.pentagon.hqda-otjag.mbx.jagc-atty-hiring-actions@army.mil.

If you are interested in serving as an extern, please contact the Externship Coordinator at least three months prior to the requested externship start date to allow sufficient time for processing and to determine available locations. All questions about the Externship Program may be directed to the Externship Coordinator by phone at 866-ARMY-JAG or via email at usarmy.pentagon.hqda-otjag.mbx.jaro@army.mil.

Cadet Command handles all matters related to Ed Delay. Cadets should work through their PMS to assemble the application packet for submission to Cadet Command. General JAG Corps questions may be directed to JARO.

The FLEP application cycle for academic year 2025-2026 will open on July 1, 2024. Please check the FLEP page for updates.
For FLEP application questions, contact JARO at usarmy.pentagon.hqda-otjag.mbx.jaro@army.mil.