Air Force JAG – apply now for a Fall 2017 externship – Career Connection | University of Denver Sturm College of Law

CDO notes: First, the Air Force JAG Corps will be here conducting Informational interviews on Monday, August 14th from 1-5pm in study room #225 for any Denver Law student who is curious about pursuing a JAG Corps position. Second, if you are interested in Air Force JAG, consider that USAF JAG Externships are available as Semester-in-Practice (SiP) opportunities through the Denver Law Legal Externships Office, allowing Denver Law students to seek semester-long externships at any Air Force Base hosting a JAG office, even one far from DU. The CDO encourages any interested students to apply for a fall 2017 externship by following the “how to apply” instructions below. See CDO Public Service Consultant John McKee with any questions: jmckee@law.du.edu.

The Air Force Judge Advocate General‘s Corps is currently seeking applications for our 2017 fall unpaid externship program at participating Air Force installations across the country. The Air Force JAG Corps provides full-spectrum legal advice to military commanders. As an extern, you will gain hands-on experience in diverse areas of legal practice while learning more about the Air Force and the JAG Corps. Our program is an excellent way to gain exposure to substantive legal work while serving alongside active duty Air Force Judge Advocates. Positions are available for full-time or part-time work for 14-16 weeks during the 2017 fall semester.Description of Duties:

As an extern, you will work under attorney supervision in numerous practice areas of the
JAG Corps including, but not limited to:
 Preparing criminal and civil cases by conducting legal research, writing briefs and
opinions, conducting investigations and interviewing witnesses
 Assisting attorneys who counsel and represent Airmen, their family members and
retirees in personal legal matters in areas such as family law, estate planning,
landlord-tenant law, tax, bankruptcy, immigration and naturalization law, and
military administrative law
 Supporting attorneys in other areas, such as federal tort claims, government
procurement law, employment law, international law, environmental law and
operational law

 U.S. Citizen (birth or naturalization)
 Attending an ABA approved law school
 Able to obtain law school permission for your externship (credit is authorized)
 Work part-time (8+hrs) or full-time (for up to 40 hrs) a week, for 14-16 weeks
Other Significant Facts
 Externships are unpaid positions
 Externs must pay for their travel to and from the job location and be able to secure
housing. No housing allowance will be provided.
 Candidates must undergo a background investigation to determine suitability for
employment
 Selection for this position is contingent upon proof of U.S. citizenship.
 We will not accept late submissions

https://www.airforce.com/jag • 1-800-JAG-USAF • www.facebook.com/USAFJAG
AIR FORCE JAG CORPS
2017 FALL EXTERNSHIP

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HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted to Air Force Judge Advocate General, Professional Development Directorate no later than 23 June 2017. Email the application to airforcejagrecruiting@gmail.com Combine all requested documents into one PDF. All documents MUST be placed in the order listed below in the Application Package Instructions
 The email subject line and the name of the PDF MUST be labeled “Last name, First name, 2017 Fall externship application”Application Package Instructions:

In order to apply you must submit the following documents in the below order:
 A résumé (1 page)
 A memorandum describing
o Your availability during the semester
o A list of the top 5 Air Force bases where you would like to extern (https://www.airforce.com/jag/careers/base_locations)
o A privacy act waiver that states, “I agree to the use of my Privacy Act Information in the USAF externship application process. I understand those transmitting personal information will exercise caution and adequately safeguard it in accordance with applicable Air Force instructions.”
 Legible copies of undergraduate and law school transcripts (unofficial accepted)
 A personal statement (limited to one page, double-spaced, 1 inch margins, 11 point font)
 A writing sample (5 pages or less)
 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Memorandum (limited to one page, double-spaced, 1 inch margins, 11 point font)
 A full length photo (head to toe in professional attire)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Response Questions
Your memorandum response to the KSAs response questions is limited to one page, double-spaced with 1-inch margins. You are not required to restate the questions. Your response can simply number your responses (i.e. Response #1 and Response #2).1. Discuss your experience performing legal research and your familiarity with various computer systems and associated peripheral equipment to perform legal research.2. Discuss your skills and experience in identifying and understanding legal issues, options, and recommending various courses of action.

Air Force JAG – apply now for a Fall 2017 externship

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