Description
The Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps Direct Appointment Program (DA) permits attorneys to be appointed directly into the Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps as lieutenants (junior grade) in the U.S. Naval Reserve for eight years and serve on active duty for at least the first three or four years of that obligation. Currently practicing before federal/state court (must already have Bar license). This is a small program. For the foreseeable future, only two attorneys will be commissioned annually.
Core Skills
- legal research and analysis
- technical writing and documentation
- policy and regulatory interpretation
- risk assessment and issue spotting
- contract review and negotiation
- privacy and data protection advisory
- compliance program development
- stakeholder communication and briefing
- case management and prioritization
- ethical decision-making
- investigations and evidence review
- cross-functional collaboration with IT and security teams
- training and policy awareness delivery
- litigation support and e-discovery coordination
Common Certifications
- Active State Bar License
- Certified Paralegal (NALA)
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)
- Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- LEGAL SERVICES
- ADMINISTRATION
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.