What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney (Judge Advocate) position at United States Marine Corps?
ATTORNEY. OFFICER. LEADER.
Are you a law student or attorney looking for more than a traditional legal career?
As a Marine Corps Judge Advocate, you can serve as both a commissioned Marine Officer and a licensed attorney taking on meaningful responsibility, developing as a leader, and gaining valuable legal experience early in your career.
Marine Judge Advocates may have opportunities to:
- Serve as trial counsel or defense counsel in courts-martial
- Advise on military justice, ethics, administrative, and operational law
- Work in areas including operational and international law
- Participate in appellate advocacy and legal assistance
- Pursue advanced education opportunities, including funded LL.M. programs
- Serve at duty stations around the world
You’ll be a Marine Officer first and a legal professional with real responsibility from the start.
- Current law students, including 0–3L students
- Graduates of an ABA-accredited law school
- Licensed attorneys meeting commissioning requirements
If you're looking for a challenging legal career that combines leadership, litigation, service, and global impact, the Marine Corps Judge Advocate program may be the opportunity you're looking for.
Apply through the job posting, or contact:
Capt Andrea Mancuso, USMC
Officer Selection Officer, Spokane, WA
509-710-0801
Andrea.Mancuso@marines.usmc.mil
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