2025 Army JAGC Summer Associate Program

Basic Information

The Army JAG Corps hires first and second-year law students to serve as paid summer associates in Army legal offices across the country. For two months, summer associates will perform assignments in the areas of family law, estate planning, landlord-tenant law, environmental law, labor and employment law, contract and fiscal law and more.

Summer Associates will gain invaluable insights into life as a federal attorney. The purpose of Army JAGC Summer Associate program is to bring increased awareness and interest to civilian attorney positions within our JAG Corps and attract talented, hard-working, and energetic legal minds into our civilian attorney ranks. The Army JAGC Summer Associate Program is separate and apart from the Army JAG Corps Intern Program, which provides law school students with the opportunity to observe Army active duty and reserve judge advocates.

The Army’s mission is critical to our nation! Apply and learn how to practice law from federal civilian attorneys who provide principled counsel to Army leaders every day.

LOCATIONS

  • Arlington, VA
  • Austin, TX
  • Fort Bliss, TX
  • Fort Carson, CO
  • Fort Cavazos, TX
  • Fort Eisenhower, GA
  • Fort Eustis, VA
  • Fort Jackson, SC
  • Fort Knox, KY
  • Fort Liberty, NC
  • Fort Riley, KS
  • Fort Sill, OK
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
  • Redstone Arsenal, AL
  • San Antonio, TX
  • West Point, NY

The program will work with selectees regarding location placement.

Salary/Compensation

  • 1Ls will be paid as GS5, salary dependent on geographic information
  • 2Ls will be paid as GS7, salary dependent on geographic information
  • Please see General Schedule (opm.gov)

2L Application Process

Each Applicant is asked to submit:

  • Statement of Interest
  • Resume
  • 3 Professional References
  • Grades (Undergraduate and law school)

Applications for 2Ls will open September 2, 2024 and close October 15, 2024. Combine documents into a single PDF with the applicant's full name as the document title. "Wagner, Jenn Army JAG Corps Summer Associate Application" is a standard example. Applications should be emailed to: COL Jenn Wagner at usarmy.pentagon.hqda-otjag.mbx.jagc-atty-hiring-actions@army.mil. Selected applicants will undergo a screening interview via Teams the week of October 21, 2024. Students will interview with a panel of three attorneys who will evaluate the student’s work ethic, writing, professionalism, and grades.

1L Application Process

Each Applicant is asked to submit:

  • Statement of Interest
  • Resume
  • References
  • Grades (Undergraduate and law school)

Applications for 1Ls will open January 2, 2025 and close January 23, 2025. Selected applicants will undergo a screening interview via Teams the week of January 27, 2025. Students will interview with a panel of three attorneys who will evaluate the student’s work ethic, writing, professionalism, and grades.

Final Selection

  • The Army is expected to conclude its selection for 2Ls by November 15, 2024 and for 1Ls by February 14, 2025.
  • At that time, we will notify the applicants whether they have been accepted into the program.
  • If a student accepts a program placement, that is considered final. Students should stop seeking other summer opportunities as they are committed to the Army Summer Associate program upon acceptance.

Timeline for 2L

  • September 2, 2024: Application period opens for 2L students
  • October 15, 2024: Application closes at midnight EST for 2Ls
  • October 21-25, 2024: Interviews via Teams
  • November 4-15, 2024: Final selections are made by JAGC Senior Leadership
  • November 15, 2024: Selectee notification
  • June 2, 2025: Army JAGC Summer Associate Program Begins
  • August 8, 2025: Last day of JAGC Summer Associate Program

Timeline for 1L

  • January 2, 2025: Application period opens for 1L students
  • January 23, 2025: Application closes at midnight EST for 1Ls
  • February 3-7, 2025: Interviews via Teams
  • February 10-14, 2025: Final selections are made by JAGC Senior Leadership
  • February 14, 2025: Selectee notification
  • June 2, 2025: Army JAGC Summer Associate Program Begins
  • August 8, 2025: Last day of JAGC Summer Associate Program

Interview Tips

Anticipate Questions.

Once you have learned you will be interviewed, begin thinking about answers to the following questions:

  • What attributes and qualities do I possess that make me a great candidate for this position?
  • What are my career goals? What are my goals for the position?
  • What are your goals upon completing law school?

During the Interview.

  • Breathe! Try to be yourself and let your personality shine to help the interviewer learn if you’ll be a good fit for the program. Everyone gets nervous!
  • Come ready to ask the interviewers a few questions.

Code of Conduct

Summer associates will be expected to adhere to the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct and pass a background check.

Contact Information

Questions about the program can be directed to COL Jenn Wagner at usarmy.pentagon.hqda-otjag.mbx.jagc-atty-hiring-actions@army.mil