Army MOS · Support
27A Judge Advocate, General
Overview
Army judge advocates provide legal advice and services in civil and criminal matters involving business, property, administration, and financial operations. They serve as defense counsel for Army personnel and provide representation at courts-martial, administrative boards, and other criminal or adverse administrative actions.
Core Skills
- legal research and analysis
- regulatory compliance
- policy development
- risk assessment
- contract review and negotiation
- case management
- technical writing and documentation
- briefing senior leaders
- stakeholder communication
- ethical decision-making
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Adobe Acrobat
- Google Analytics
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
Civilian Career Paths
- Legal Services
- Administration
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Uniform Bar Examination (UBE)
- Board Certification: Business Bankruptcy Law · Funded
- Board Certification: Consumer Bankruptcy Law · Funded
- Board Certification: Creditors' Rights Law · Funded
- Estate Planning Law Specialist
Career Growth
- Multistate Bar Examination (MBE)
- Multistate Essay Examination (MEE)
- Multistate Performance Test (MPT)
- Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE)
- Certified Forensic Claims Consultant (CFCC)
What the Work Involves
- Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
- Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
- Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Related Occupations
- Judicial Law Clerks
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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