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The duties are pretty much the same as any other lawyer. They work for the Judge Advocate General for their service. They will do everything from wills and property work for service members to criminal cases in the military courts.
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What does a JAG officer do?
A JAG officer is essentially a military lawyer.
What is a jag lawyer?
JAG is short for Judge Advocate General. They are responsible for the legal work of the military branch that they support. A JAG lawyer is an attorney that is an officer in the military branch and does the typical lawyer things for the military and military personnel. That includes criminal defense, prosecution, wills and lawsuits.
What is a military lawyer called?
Military lawyers work for the Judge Advocate General, or JAG. They are often referred to as JAG Officers.
What is the navy term for lawyer?
JAG is the term often used. It stands for Judge Advocate General's Corps. JAG officers are licensed attorneys.
Who represents the accused during a court martial?
Either a civilian lawyer hired by the accused or a military lawyer provided by JAG.
Did Mark Harmon play a jag lawyer on the TV show jag?
No. Mark Harmon was only ever on JAG when he was (as Gibbs) accusing Harm of murdering Petty Officer Singer (the NCIS spin-off).
What are the duties of an lawyer?
making the work good
What is judge advocate general office?
The Judge Advocate General (JAG) is a lawyer in the military. A JAG will represent a a soldier in military court and provide advice to military commanders.
What are the duties for a lawyer?
An attorney must zealously represent his/her client within the bounds of the law.
Is a laywer part of the judicial branch?
Yes. A lawyer is an officer of the court and has duties and responsibilities to it.
Can you become a lawyer from the military?
Yes, they belong to the Judge Advocate general Corps. They are called JAG Officers for short or sometimes called JAGOFF
What qualifications does it take to get into the jag corps as an officer in the military?
Basically, the same qualifications as any other lawyer would need - namely, a law degree.
