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Marine Corps Officer Program 8th District-Marine Judge Advocate Program

Marine Corps Officer Program 8th District

Marine Corps Officer Program 8th District is interested in your students! Below are the details of the job.

  • Job Title: Marine Judge Advocate Program
  • Details
    • Employer: Marine Corps Officer Program 8th District
    • Location: Flexible/Negotiable
    • Functions: Administration & Office Support, Executive Leadership & General Management, Human Resources, L&D & DEI, Talent Acquisition, Operations Management, Other
    • Industries: Aerospace & Defense, Government & Public Sector, Other
    • Salary: 100000.00 – 250000.00 USD per year
    • Type of Job: Full Time
    • Anticipated Job Start Date:
  • Description:

Role Summary
The Marine Judge Advocate program offers law students and licensed attorneys the opportunity to practice law with immediate responsibility and a commission as a Marine Officer. In the 8th District, we seek candidates who are ready to step into a courtroom and handle high-level litigation, military justice, and international law early in their careers.

Key Responsibilities

    • Litigation & Military Justice: Serve as Trial or Defense Counsel in courts-martial, gaining significant trial experience far earlier than in the civilian sector.
    • Administrative & Civil Law: Advise on labor law, ethics, and environmental law, and provide legal assistance to Marines and their families.
    • Operational & International Law: Provide real-time legal advice to commanders regarding the Law of Armed Conflict and Rules of Engagement during global operations.
    • Professional Development: Attend the Naval Justice School in Newport, RI, to specialize in the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).

Qualifications & Requirements

    • U.S. Citizenship: Required for commission.
    • Education: Currently enrolled in or a graduate of an ABA-accredited law school.
    • LSAT: Minimum 150 score (waivers considered for candidates with exceptional academic or leadership backgrounds).
    • Physical Standards: Must pass the Marine Corps PFT and meet the physical standards required of all commissioned officers.
    • Bar Admission: Must be admitted to practice in any U.S. state (students apply during law school; commissioning occurs after bar certification).

 

Program/Commissioning Paths:

    • PLC-Law: For 1L and 2L students. Includes one 10-week paid summer session at OCS and potential for internship opportunities.
    • OCC-Law: For 3Ls or practicing attorneys who are ready to begin training immediately after bar results.

Benefits

    • Immediate Courtroom Experience: You will likely manage your own caseload and try cases within your first year of practice.
    • Student Loan Repayment: Eligibility for various military legal loan repayment and forgiveness programs.
    • Officer Compensation: Full officer pay and allowances, comprehensive medical/dental, and 30 days of paid vacation per year.
    • Global Practice: Opportunities to practice law in diverse environments across the globe.
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Contact Information

Name: Captain Claude Macari
Email: claude.macari@marines.usmc.mil