1L SUMMER INTERNSHIP
This year up to 30 first-year law students will serve as summer interns. Interns are selected by a board and approved by TJAG based on proven ability, interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated leadership potential, maturity, and motivation toward military service. 1L Intern selection takes place in the spring.
1L Interns work in Army legal offices within the continental United States. 1L Interns work directly with supervising attorneys and gain practical experience. 1L Interns are temporary civilian employees hired at the GS-05 (1L) level. No military obligation is incurred by participation in the program. Interns perform legal research, draft briefs, assist with investigations, interview witnesses, and assist in civil and criminal cases.
Hosting offices educate interns in all aspects of military life. Interns have the opportunity to see what life is really like as a Judge Advocate. Interns are encouraged, but not required to, participate in physical training.
The projected dates for the 1L Summer Internship are 6 JUL – 18 AUG 23 (tentative). The application will be open from 22 DEC to 13 FEB 23. Interested law students can apply online at JARO (army.mil).
**Interviews are required for the internship. Interviews will be done remotely via Zoom. If you are interested in applying for the 1L Internship, please contact MAJ Dana Neumann, dana.d.neumann.mil@army.mil, to schedule an interview. **
Early Decision Program (EDP). Under the EDP, the JAG Corps can gain earlier commitments from top prospects. The board takes place shortly after completion of the internship and offers are issued NLT early September. This year, 1L Interns may be eligible to apply for a commission (all selects are offered the choice between Active Duty or Army Reserve commission) by applying to JARO during their internship. Eligibility is dependent upon program expansion and application to this program is purely voluntary. SJA Interviews will be required.
The U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps does not unlawfully discriminate. Please see the Solomon Amendment, 32 CFR 216, and 10 USC § 983