| Job Title : |
Judge |
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| Job Reference : |
usnavy |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Fri Apr 01, 2011 |
| Job category: |
Legal, Navy, Officers |
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| Job Description |
The Navy judge plays an important role in the military legal system. This officer presides over military legal cases and makes judgments based on the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Training
To become an officer in the Navy, you must be a current student or graduate of a four-year college or university. You must also complete an extensive training officer course, which may vary in length depending upon your specialty. Most judges have experience as a military lawyer. There are four main pathways to becoming a commissioned officer:
- U.S. Naval Academy
- Officer Candidate School and Officer Training School
- Reserve Officers' Training Corps
- Direct appointments
An indirect path is through the Enlisted Commissioning Programs.
Helpful skills
The ideal candidate for a Navy lawyer should:
- Be a U.S. citizen and at least 19 years old
- Have a four-year degree and a law degree
- Be a member of the bar in either federal court or the highest court in a state
- Show self-discipline, initiative, confidence and intelligence
- Be physically fit
- Be able to handle stressful situations and make decisions swiftly
- Show respect for all personnel |
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