Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Marine Judge Advocates uphold the law and core values of the Marine Corps. Explore commissioning requirements, training, legal practice areas, and worldwide duty stations.
0:00 – What is the Judge Advocate Division in the Marine Corps?
0:34 – What is the difference between the civilian vs Marine Corps law path?
1:41 – Why did you choose the Marine Corps over other branches?
2:30 – How was Officer Candidates School for you as a lawyer?
3:07 – Are there any similarities between lawyers and Marine Corps Officers?
3:44 – What advice do you have for potential candidates?
About the United States Marine Corps:
The Marine Corps defends the people of the United States at home and abroad. Within every Marine is the willingness to engage and determination to defeat any adversary, and it is this fighting spirit that allows us to fight and win our Nation’s battles.
The mission of the United States Marine Corps is made up of three promises: We make Marines, we win our Nation’s battles, and we develop quality citizens prepared to fight and win battles.
You don’t join the Marines—you become one, forged in the crucible of training aboard our recruit depots on Parris Island, South Carolina, and in San Diego, California, or through the dedication required of officer candidates at Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia. Beyond the physical requirements, aspiring Marines must prove they have the honor, courage, and commitment to face and defeat any obstacle.
Today, more than 180,000 enlisted Marines and 23,000 Marine Officers serve in active duty or reserve forces on bases and in communities around the world, proudly carrying with them the core values of the Marine Corps. Learn more about the Marine Corps and the opportunities available to you when you talk to a Marine Corps Recruiter: us-marines.co/2D9R4FA
Marine Judge Advocates uphold the law and core values of the Marine Corps. Explore commissioning requirements, training, legal practice areas, and worldwide duty stations.
0:00 – What is the Judge Advocate Division in the Marine Corps?
0:34 – What is the difference between the civilian vs Marine Corps law path?
1:41 – Why did you choose the Marine Corps over other branches?
2:30 – How was Officer Candidates School for you as a lawyer?
3:07 – Are there any similarities between lawyers and Marine Corps Officers?
3:44 – What advice do you have for potential candidates?
About the United States Marine Corps:
The Marine Corps defends the people of the United States at home and abroad. Within every Marine is the willingness to engage and determination to defeat any adversary, and it is this fighting spirit that allows us to fight and win our Nation’s battles.
The mission of the United States Marine Corps is made up of three promises: We make Marines, we win our Nation’s battles, and we develop quality citizens prepared to fight and win battles.
You don’t join the Marines—you become one, forged in the crucible of training aboard our recruit depots on Parris Island, South Carolina, and in San Diego, California, or through the dedication required of officer candidates at Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia. Beyond the physical requirements, aspiring Marines must prove they have the honor, courage, and commitment to face and defeat any obstacle.
Today, more than 180,000 enlisted Marines and 23,000 Marine Officers serve in active duty or reserve forces on bases and in communities around the world, proudly carrying with them the core values of the Marine Corps. Learn more about the Marine Corps and the opportunities available to you when you talk to a Marine Corps Recruiter: us-marines.co/2D9R4FA
