United States Marine Corps · 2 weeks ago
Attorney
The U.S. Marine Corps is seeking motivated attorneys to serve as active-duty Marine Corps Judge Advocates playing a critical role in national security and military justice worldwide. As a Marine Judge Advocate, you will have opportunities to practice in diverse areas of law while maintaining the standards of Marine Officers.
Responsibilities
Join a division similar to a large law firm, consisting of more than 400 attorneys and a robust support staff
Serve as prosecutors or defense counsel in courts-martial
Practice in diverse areas including operational & international law, environmental & labor law, family law, administrative law, and appellate advocacy before the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Maintain the same physical and leadership standards as all Marine Officers
Use legal training to directly support military operations and improve the lives of Marines
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship (dual citizenship welcome)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Currently attending or graduated from an ABA-accredited law school
ACT 22+ or SAT 1000+
Undergraduate GPA 2.0+
LSAT 150+ (lower scores may be considered case-by-case)
Physically fit with no major medical issues
Must be under the age of 41
Benefits
Full health coverage
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Expedited promotion opportunities
Bonuses and funded education, including government-paid LL.M. programs
Worldwide assignments including California, Washington D.C., Hawaii, Japan, Korea, Spain, Italy, Germany and more.
Company
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection, using the mobility of the United States Navy, by Congressional mandate, to deliver rapidly, combined-arms task forces on land, at sea, and in the air.
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