WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY AND DUTIES FOR A NEW JUDGE ADVOCATE?
While one of the virtues of naval service is that each day brings new and unexpected challenges, there are fundamental aspects of service in the Navy JAG Corps which are distinct from the practice of law in the private sector and civilian employment in government service. Service to the Fleet — its Sailors, leadership and families is the Navy JAG Corps officers bottomline. That means the Navy relies upon you, the new judge advocate, to fulfill the legal needs of naval commands and personnel. Because our practice of law is not dependent upon maximizing profits, there is no culture of accumulating billable hours. That gives you officers the opportunity to balance your professional life with ample time for a personal and family life. A typical day for a new Navy JAG Corps officer may look like this: Normal working hours are generally 0730-1630 (4:30pm). Semi-annual physical fitness testing creates a fitness-focused culture. Colleagues and mentors regularly jog and pursue personal fitness
