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Military Lawyers
Median Salary
114,196
Workforce Count
2,878
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
A military lawyer's job is similar to a civilian lawyer in their duties with the distinction of representing clientele under the jurisdiction of military courts and law. Military lawyers provide legal advice and services on a wide variety of issues including international law, operations law, and environmental law, as well as military and civilian personnel issues. From trial preparation to post-trial actions, lawyers provide important legal counsel every step of the way.
What is the work environment like?
Lawyers work in legal offices and courtrooms on land and aboard ships.
How many people have this role in the Military?
2,878
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$142,033
2 Years
$102,837
6 Years
$142,033
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Officers are service members who plan, direct operations and manage enlisted personnel, developing a broad range of leadership-related skills.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
Job training for lawyers primarily consists of classroom instruction and on-the-job learning in various training environments. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. Job-specific training may include:
- Military trial procedures
- Application of the Uniform Code of Military Justice
- Methods of obtaining evidence
- Court-martial advocacy techniques
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Programs for Foreign Lawyers
- Tax Law/Taxation
- Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
- Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
- Health Law
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
- Human Resources Law
- Tribal/Indigenous Law
- American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
- Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law
- International Law and Legal Studies
- Intellectual Property Law
- International Business, Trade, and Tax Law
- Comparative Law
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Real Estate and Land Development Law
- Patent Law
- Compliance Law
Learn About How Military Can Pay for 100% of your College Degree
The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interest
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Law and Government
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administrative
- Computers and Electronics
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Enterprising
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
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