ELIGIBILITY

PRACTICE WITH A PURPOSE

The JAG Corps is a different kind of legal practice. You will not just join a firm, you will join a family. You will work with amazing teammates, have immediate opportunities for purposeful work, and perform a mission that truly makes a difference in our Army and our nation.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - ACTIVE DUTY

All Active Duty applicants must meet the following criteria at the time of entry into the JAG Corps.
Law students may apply as early as their final fall semester of law school.

  • Be of good moral standing and character
  • Be physically and mentally fit
  • Demonstrate leadership potential and a record of proven scholastic ability
  • Meet security clearance requirements
  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • At the time of entry onto active duty, hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school. The law school’s ABA accreditation requirement may be waived where applicants have earned an LL.M from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • At the time of entry onto active duty, be admitted to the bar of the highest court of any State, Commonwealth, or Territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia
  • Be under the age of 42 at the time of entry into the JAG Corps (years of prior commissioned military service will increase the age limit). Waivers for those exceeding the age limit are considered in meritorious cases.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - U.S. ARMY RESERVE

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MAJ A. Benjamin Spencer, USAR JA and Dean, William and Mary Law School

All Army Reserve applicants must meet the following criteria at the time of entry into the JAG Corps.
Law students may apply as early as their final fall semester of law school.

  • Be of good moral standing and character
  • Be physically and mentally fit
  • Demonstrate leadership potential and a record of proven scholastic ability
  • Meet security clearance requirements
  • Be a U.S. citizen (dual citizenship may be allowed depending on the country). Applicants who will attain citizenship within one year of the application date are eligible to apply.
  • At the time of entry onto active duty, hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school. The law school’s ABA accreditation requirement may be waived where applicants have earned an LL.M from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • At the time of entry onto active duty, be admitted to the bar of the highest court of any State, Commonwealth, or Territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia
  • Be under the age of 33 at the time of entry into the JAG Corps (years of prior commissioned military service will increase the age limit). Waivers for those exceeding the age limit are considered in meritorious cases.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - CIVILIANS

Army attorneys must be graduates of an ABA accredited law school and a member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Legal experience requirements vary depending upon the position, supervisory level, and the type of work.  Most civilian attorney positions require, at least, two years of legal experience for eligibility. However, experience waivers can be granted.

If you are interested in making a difference as an Army civilian attorney, head to USAjobs.gov to get started.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - INTERN

  • Demonstrate leadership potential and a record of proven academic ability
  • Be of good moral standing and character
  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Be a current J.D. student at an ABA-accredited law school
  • There are no age restrictions or physical fitness requirements for interns
  • Students in a full-time three-year program will apply during the spring of their 1L year or fall of their 2L year to complete the internship the following summer. Students in non-traditional or dual-degree programs should apply for the 2L internship during the fall prior to their last available summer before graduation from law school.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - ROTC ED DELAY

Cadets who attend Advanced Camp after their MS III year will apply for Ed Delay during their MS IV year. End-of-camp commissionees may request to be considered for Ed Delay and will be considered by the board immediately following commissioning. Current Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty and Green to Gold Active Duty Obligors are not eligible for Ed Delay.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - FLEP

  • Be a Regular Army Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant First Class, Staff Sergeant, or Sergeant in the Operations Division, Operations Support Division, Force Sustainment, Health Services, Special Operations, or Cyber Branch
  • Be a US citizen on the Active Duty List in the grade of O-1 to O-3 or E-5 to E-7 while applying and at the time of selection
  • Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Officers:  Have not less than 2 years nor more than 5 years of active duty, including prior warrant officer and enlisted service, as of the law school start date (those with more than 5 years and less than 6 years may request an exception to policy)
  • Enlisted: Have not less than 4 years nor more than 8 years of active duty, including prior enlisted service, as of the law school start date
  • Possess at least a secret security clearance
  • Not have an approved resignation or separation date
  • Eligibility requirements are statutory and cannot be waived
  • Eligibility is outlined in Army Regulation (AR) 27-1, Chapter 10
  • AR 621-1, paragraph 6-4b, Active Guard Reserve commissioned officers and noncommissioned officers are not eligible for this program