The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School

The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School trains and educates military, civilian, and international personnel in legal and leadership skills.

History

Despite a long record of service by Army judge advocates, it was not until the beginning of World War II that efforts were made to provide U.S. Army attorneys with specialized legal education. In February 1942, as uniformed lawyers' responsibilities increased in volume and complexity, specialized continuing legal education courses for active duty judge advocates were begun in Washington, D.C. In August 1942, the School moved from the National University Law School in Washington, D.C., to the University of Michigan Law School in Ann Arbor. Intended only as a temporary facility, it was deactivated in 1946 during the general demobilization following World War II. In October 1950, another temporary school was activated at the South Post at Fort Myer, Virginia upon which a portion of Arlington National Cemetery now sits. After graduating six classes, it was decided a permanent school for Army lawyers should be established. In August 1951, the Army accepted an offer from the University of Virginia to move its school there permanently. The Seventh Judge Advocate Officer Basic Course and First Judge Advocate Officer Advanced Course began in the fall of 1951.

External links

* [https://www.jagcnet.army.mil/TJAGLCS The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School] official site