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### **How to become a member of the Coast Guard Judge Advocate General Team**

 

**CGJAG offers multiple employment opportunities to join our team, including our**:
                            - Direct Commission Lawyer (DCL) Program  
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                            - Academic Year Externships and Summer Internships

Visit the Coast Guard Recruiting website To apply for the, Direct Commission Law (DCL) or Direct Commission Law–Selected Reserve (DCL-SELRES) program

#### **Civilian Attorney Positions**

As a civilian in the U.S. Coast Guard, You will provide essential services in diverse legal matters.

For those interested in joining CGJAG as a civilian attorney, please find any open opportunities https://dhs.usajobs.gov/

**Any and all further questions may be directed to our CGJAG Accessions Team by email at: CoastGuardDCL@uscg.mil or phone at: (202) 372-3822.**

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