The Air Force Judge Advocate General's School

Welcome to The Judge Advocate General’s School

Our talented staff carries on a proud tradition that began in 1950 of providing the highest quality education and training to our students. The JAG School goes well beyond the basics and offers timely, relevant courses for all legal professionals including military and civilian attorneys and paralegals to enhance their legal education including resident courses, distance education, podcasts, and publications.


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Vision
Create and sustain a vital team of national security legal experts who solve problems and advance the mission
 
Mission
Building Relevant Legal Professionals
 

Item of Interest


2022 NATIONAL SECURITY LAW WRITING COMPETITION:

The Air Force Judge Advocate General’s School, in partnership with the Air Force JAG School Foundation, Inc., is pleased to announce its seventh annual writing competition for students, practitioners, academics and policy-makers to provide unique perspectives and insights on matters of national security law. 

Topic: How National Security Law Impacts America’s Strategic Competition in the Gray Zone 

Deadline: Entries must be submitted by 1630 Central Time on 14 April 2022. Winners will be selected and notified at or shortly before the 2022 Morehouse Lecture (normally held in August).

Download: Download eligibility, format and entry procedures.


Useful Information & Resources

Sample Course Schedule Course Schedule (FY 2022) (as of 19 Oct)

 

 


January Course Starts:
Paralegal Apprentice Course 22-01
(5 Jan – 12 Apr)
Senior Officer Legal Orientation 22-A
(6–7 Jan)

Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation 22-B
(11–13 Jan)
Paralegal Apprentice Course 22-02
(18 Jan–21 Apr)
Gateway Course 22-A
(24 Jan–4 Feb)
Trial & Defense Advocacy Course 22-A
(24 Jan–4 Feb)


Continuing Legal Education (CLE) at the Air Force JAG School: When it comes to CLE, The Air Force Judge Advocate General’s School personnel are committed to addressing your needs and providing the best support possible. Click here to view five recommendations to ensure your CLE process is smooth.

For non-Air Force personnel interested in applying to a course at The Air Force Judge Advocate General’s School, please complete the linked form and e-mail it to usaf.pentagon.af-ja.mbx.af-jax-workflow@mail.mil with a courtesy copy to afloa.afjags@us.af.mil. For any questions about course selection, please contact the Chief, Education and Training, at the AF JAG Corps' Professional Development Directorate by email at usaf.pentagon.af-ja.mbx.af-jax-workflow@mail.mil or by phone at (703) 614-3021, DSN 224-3021.

For all Air Force personnel, please submit your nominations for The Air Force Judge Advocate General’s School courses through the AF JAG Corps Course Nomination System (CNS). Please contact the Chief, Education and Training, at the AF JAG Corps' Professional Development Directorate by email at usaf.pentagon.af-ja.mbx.af-jax-workflow@mail.mil or by phone at (703) 614-3021, DSN 224-3021 if you have any questions.

Air Force Judge Advocate General's School Leadership

 

Col Jones

Col Sheri K. Jones
Commandant

Col DiDomenico

Col Lauren N. DiDomenico
Deputy Commandant

CMSgt Green

CMSgt Jenny Green
Superintendent

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Podcasts

AFJAGS Podcast

Through our Podcast series, we are able to reach Air Force and DoD leaders and legal practitioners, civilian practitioners, our Airmen, and anyone interested in developing their leadership and innovation skills or learning more about the JAG Corps.

Our guests span beyond the legal community to include commanders, pilots, doctors, technicians, and others who share their collective experiences and wisdom on how to grow as a leader, tackle the challenges of the 21st Century, and find innovative solutions to meet the demands of our mission set.

 

Publications

JAG Reporter

The JAG Reporter

The JAG Reporter is published by The Judge Advocate General’s School. You will find articles on a variety of topics, but most will fall under the categories of: Civil Law, Leadership, Military Justice, Operations & International Law and book reviews.

Contributions from all readers are invited. Items are welcomed on any area of the law, legal practice, or procedure that would be of interest to members of The Judge Advocate General’s Corps. Download the Article Submission Guide for more information.

 


Library

Military Commander and the Law

View our other publications on the Library page - great resources from I Lead! to the Military Commander and the Law.

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