Army Law (Jag Corps)

Different types of area of practice

CRIMINAL LAW: JAG Corps Attorneys in this discipline serve as prosecutors, and with appropriate experience, are assigned as defense counsel in courts-martial as part of the Trial Defense Service.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE: They provide counsel to Soldiers, retirees and their families regarding their personal legal problems.
CIVIL LITIGATION: During an average year, JAG Corps Attorneys represent the interests of the United States in a full range of tort claims totaling more than 80 million dollars. In addition, more than 20 million dollars is recovered from tort-feasors involving injuries to Army personnel and property.
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW: JAG Corps Attorneys practicing Administrative Law will work on issues as varied as personnel law, environmental law, Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act matters, as well as in such areas as intelligence oversight and military enforcement of civil laws.
LABOR LAW: JAG Corps Attorneys advise the Army on all aspects of labor management relations for both private and public-sector union matters.
INTERNATIONAL LAW:As Army personnel are stationed in other countries, questions will arise about the interpretation of international agreements as well as foreign laws.
OPERATIONAL LAW: JAG Corps Attorneys provide legal advice to Commanders and their staffs on domestic, foreign and international laws that control or influence the conduct of operations.
TEACHING: Experienced and qualified JAG Corps Attorneys may be selected to teach on the faculty at The Judge Advocate General's School at Charlottesville, Virginia
MEDICAL LAW: Some JAG Corps Attorneys specialize in the legal problems specific to hospital administration, medical practice and research.
CONTRACT LAW: JAG Corps Attorneys review most contracts for supplies, services, construction, and research and development.