About JAG Lawyer Daily

Not long ago I received a message from a random person on facebook, not even a friend in fact or person I know, asking a list of questions about my experience in the Air Force JAG Corps. He must have tracked me down because we went to the same alma mater, but regardless I answered his query in great detail and enjoyed every minute of it. That was not the first time I answered questions from curious law students or undergrads about my (relatively brief) experience as a JAG, and I suspect it won’t be the last. I love answering these kinds of questions because I love being a military attorney and I love serving in the Air Force. Now don’t get me wrong, it ain’t all rosy-colored glasses and kool-aid all the time, but for the most part being a JAG provides an enjoyable and unique legal experience that you won’t find anywhere else.

Having joined the JAG Corps without any military background at all, I understand what it’s like to start out from scratch, not knowing a thing about the JAG Corps, not having any military contacts, and not always knowing where to turn for answers. Hence, the creation of this website. If you stumble upon JAG Lawyer Daily and are curious about what life as a JAG is like, perhaps in some small way this website can help answer your questions. And if you can’t find the answers, just leave a comment and I’ll do what I can to hook you up with the information or contacts you need.

I’ve been in long enough to know what it’s like to work in a military legal office on a day to day basis, talking with commanders and first sergeants, meeting with legal assistance clients, managing a heavy court-martial load, and being an officer all at the same time. I’m convinced that there are few legal careers out there that expose a new attorney to so many difference experiences and responsibilities. And if you’re wondering about deployments and stuff like that, been there, done that, I’ll tell you what you need to know.

Beyond providing a forum on the Internet for learning more about JAG as a career-field, JAG Lawyer Daily also provides news, analysis, discussion, tools, and resources for currently practicing military attorneys. Though still in its infant stages, I hope you enjoy the website and find the information useful. Don’t forget, if you have any questions, drop a comment. You won’t get a better answer anywhere else on the web.

And now for the obligatory DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on this website are offered in a personal capacity only. I do not speak for, and my views should not be imputed to, any other organization, agency, or entity. The views expressed in this blog are mine alone and do not reflect the official policy or position of any military service, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government. Got it? Just me trying to be helpful and provide a useful service:)