Navy Seeks Paperwork Approval for Future JAG Recruits
Published Date: 7/8/2026
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Summary
The Navy is asking for approval to collect info from law students and lawyers applying to their Judge Advocate General’s Corps programs. This includes internships, student programs, and direct appointments, with about 700 people expected to respond, spending around 1,150 hours total. Comments on this plan are open until August 7, 2026, so interested folks can share their thoughts before it moves forward.
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