Posted on Dec 2, 2021
If I reclass to 27D could I apply to OCS to become a JAG officer and work as a lawyer in the Army?
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I’m currently an active duty 42A, one year in and I’ll become a PFC in one month.
If during my reenlistment window I were to reclass as a 27D, provided I complete my Bachelors during my current enlistment, could I then move from 27D to JAG?
How would that process look like?
If during my reenlistment window I were to reclass as a 27D, provided I complete my Bachelors during my current enlistment, could I then move from 27D to JAG?
How would that process look like?
JAG
27D: Paralegal Specialist
Officer Candidate School (OCS) (Army)
Reclass
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If you do not have a law degree nor plan on getting a law degree and pass the Bar, then there is pretty much no way you'd become a JAG Lawyer.
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No. There is a program to attend law school while enlisted, but being a 27D will not get you any closer.
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Junior officers and noncommissioned officers can attend law school on Army's dime
The Office of the Judge Advocate General is now accepting applications for the Army's Funded Legal Education Program. Under this program, the Army projects sending up to 25 active duty commissioned officers and – new this year – noncommissioned officers to civilian law school at government expense. Selected officers and NCOs will attend law school beginning in fall 2021 and will remain on active duty while attending law school.
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OCS is not the direct path to JAG. You need to either be a current commissioned officer and be picked up for FLEP (very small number) or go to law school, pass the bar and seek a direct commission. To the JAG Corps.
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