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To be or not to Be

I have got an offer to join JAG which at first seemed something out of the world to me.  But looking at it from a serious point of view do you think I should take it up as I’ve just completed a year as a full time attorney in a private law firm.  Do you think I should take up this option later on and continue being what I’m doing at present.  I’ve tossed and turned in bed for a couple of nights.



JAGGED
posted 2006-11-15 04:14:17


Dear Doppiedaps,

JAG is…interesting. I’m going to assume you realize that working for JAG isn’t going to be like A Few Good Men. I’m also going to assume that you can indeed, handle the truth (sorry, I couldn’t resist). Seriously, I think you should look in to the specifics of your offer: find out where you’re going to be stationed, what your specific work will be, etc. You’re location will have a big impact on your work, and ultimately, your happiness. I know a lot of JAG attorneys are getting pushed out to Iraq, which doesn’t really appeal to me. I also know a few people who worked for JAG who got stuck in the middle of nowhere for two years. True story: one of them lived in a trailer next to a guy who decapitated his cat…with a machete.

On the positive side, JAG does give great benefits, and a day of weapons training (if you’re a guy, you probably find this appealing). So if its your dream, go for it…just make sure you know what you’re getting in to.


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Do you ever experience any physical danger in the courtroom?  You do deal with all those criminals, right? 

Sincerly,

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