It takes a great deal of work to become a lawyer, and there’s no better place to start a successful law career than in the Air National Guard. Judge Advocates handle a wide range of legal issues, gaining unmatched, real-world experience in the practice of law. Initially litigating courts-martial as a prosecutor, you'll have the potential to become defense counsel, offer counsel on multimillion-dollar contracts, assist Airmen with legal issues, and provide critical counsel to commanders around the world. The legal issues you'll encounter are wide-ranging, including criminal law, government contract law, labor law, international law, environmental law and real property law.