Attorney

Marine Corps Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Marine Corps is seeking qualified individuals to serve as Judge Advocates. The role offers early responsibility for 0–3L law students and graduates to gain courtroom and leadership experience.

As a Judge Advocate, you will prosecute or defend in courts-martial, advise on military justice and administrative law, and support commanders on legal matters, with opportunities for advanced education funded by the Marine Corps.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or graduated from an ABA-accredited law school (0–3L students qualified)
• LSAT 150+ (unless licensed member of a state bar, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, and have graduated from an ABA accredited law school)
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to meet military commissioning requirements
• Undergraduate GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Advanced education opportunities (LL.M.) funded by the Marine Corps

Responsibilities

• Serve as trial counsel (prosecutor) or defense counsel in courts-martial
• Provide legal advice on military justice, ethics, and administrative law
• Represent clients in appellate proceedings
• Support commanders on operational and compliance matters
• Assist Marines and their families with legal issues, including family and consumer law
• Conduct legal research and draft opinions

Skills

Criminal litigation

Operational law

International law

Environmental law

Labor law

Contract law

Legal research

Courtroom advocacy

Education

ABA-accredited law school

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Marine Corps Judge Advocates serve as commissioned officers and licensed attorneys, providing legal services in criminal, administrative, and operational law. This role offers an excellent opportunity for 0-3L law students and graduates to assume responsibility early in their careers and gain immediate courtroom and leadership experience.

About the Role

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as trial counsel (prosecutor) or defense counsel in courts-martial
• Provide legal advice on military justice, ethics, and administrative law
• Represent clients in appellate proceedings
• Support commanders on operational and compliance matters
• Assist Marines and their families with legal issues, including family and consumer law
• Conduct legal research and draft opinions

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or graduated from an ABA accredited law school (0-3L students qualified)
• LSAT 150+ (unless licensed member of a state bar, U.S territory, or the District of Columbia, and have graduated from an ABA accredited law school)
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to meet military commissioning requirements
• Undergraduate GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Criminal litigation
• Operational and international law
• Environmental, labor, and contract law
• Legal assistance and civil law
• Advanced education (LL.M. opportunities funded by the Marine Corps)

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding legal career with global impact, consider serving as a Marine Corps Judge Advocate.