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Episode 84: Special Education Law Legal Assistance with Ms. Sharon Ackah

Interview with Ms. Sharon Ackah on special education law and resources that are available across the Department of the Air Force and across the DoD.
A Paralegal's Journey

One enlisted member's experience in the paralegal career field.

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May 9, 2019
R.C.M. 905(e)’s New, Incomprehensible Standard

This article examines the historical context of R.C.M. 905, its newly enacted standard, and recommends changes to conform more closely to federal civilian practice.
April 25, 2019
“Why We Fight”

What good is being a subject matter expert in the administration of military justice if you cannot convince your colleagues, your commanders, and when it comes down to it, the court-martial members, that your application of the law is not only the correct one, but the just one.
March 28, 2019
Military Sexual Assault Testimony

The following describes a specific case where the federal officer removal statute was implicated through the creative use by civilian counsel. This article sets forth considerations that JAGs should consider when analyzing a case that implicates multiple jurisdictions.
Jan. 23, 2019
How to Achieve Success in Federal Magistrate Court

Beyond the relevant AFI, there is little Air Force guidance available to JAGs on the administration and prosecution of magistrate court cases. This article identifies four practical ways JAGs can achieve success as SAUSAs in federal magistrate court ...