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The Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps are the lawyers of the Army, and have been involved in major moments of international history.

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The Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps are the lawyers of the Army, and have been involved in major moments of international history, such as the Nuremburg Trials. Law school graduates can take advantage of educational opportunities and gain experience in many different types of law, including criminal law and international law.

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