The military maintains it own legal system.
Lawyers conduct legal research, prosecute, and defend court cases and military personnel.
In addition, they represent the military in civil and international legal matters. Specialist Military Lawyer Environmental Lawyer Education Requirement. Air Force Lawyer Army Lawyer Coast Guard Lawyer Marine Corps Lawyer Navy Lawyer Federal Lawyer Civilian Lawyer Military Judges Preside over military legal cases, make judgments based on the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and rule on law. Most military judges have prior experience as military lawyers.