Q&A with JAG Officers

Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, 12:00pm – 12:50pm, Room 304

Co-sponsored by CU Law's Military Law Society and the CDO, several JAG officers will be available to answer any questions and discuss their legal career paths within the US military. JAG guests will include CU Law graduate Cpt. Andy H. Harvey ('22) (Army), Cpt. Paige Terpstra (Air Force), LCDR John White (Navy), Cpt. Jalissa Harkins (Marines), and a few others.

Lunch will be provided. Register via CDOnline  

Army JAG

The Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps is a different kind of legal practice. You will work with amazing teammates for an organization that values your contributions, be exposed to a broad spectrum of legal practice and perform a mission that truly makes a difference in our Army and our nation. Established by General George Washington in 1775, Army Judge Advocates serve at most major Army installations and additional locations throughout the United States and overseas. 

A diverse practice provides a Judge Advocate a broad base of knowledge. Typically Judge Advocates rotate legal disciplines every one to two years, and move installations every three to four years. The Army JAG has ten main practice areas: Administrative and Civil Law, Criminal Law, Contract and Fiscal Law, National Security Law, Legal Assistance, Labor and Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Tort Law, Special Victims' Counsel, Environmental Law.

Air Force JAG

As a member of this elite group of law professionals, you'll provide a full range of legal services to the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Space Force, Airmen, and Guardians. Become a JAG and you'll have immediate opportunities to practice law in a variety of fields while being supported by colleagues who are focused on your success, not billable hours.

As a JAG, you'll be able to travel as well as live and work in exciting locations all over the world. And, while you're serving your country, you will have the opportunity to continue your education through specialized training in an array of legal fields. JAGs work in a variety of practice areas including labor law, legal assistance, medical law, operations law, air and space law, civil administration law, claims and tort litigation, and criminal law.