JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL’S CORPSUnited States Armed Forces

Education

Bar examination

A final score of 75% or higher is required to pass. The examination comprises 5 multiple-choice questions, 2 written responses, 1 case scenario, and 2 true-or-false questions.

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Program contents

  1. IntroductionIntroduction
  2. Sections 1–6Foundations of military law
  3. Sections 7–13Judge Advocate General's Corps structure, military rank, and legal authority
  4. Sections 14–21Duties to clients
  5. Sections 22–30Professional conduct before the court
  6. Sections 31–33The military court system
  7. Sections 34–40Using the case portal
  8. Sections 41–48Civil practice and common procedure
  9. Sections 49–52Hearings and courtroom practice
  10. Sections 53–63Rules of Evidence
  11. Sections 64–66Military justice procedure
  12. Sections 67–71Service appellate practice
  13. Sections 72–76The Judge Advocate General and final review
  14. Sections 77–87Preparing a petition for certiorari
  15. Sections 88–97Disposition, precedent, and final review
  16. Sections 98–101Special and extraordinary proceedings
  17. Sections 102–107Court administration and technology
  18. Sections 108–111Legal writing
  19. Sections 112–120Advocacy and BAR examination preparation
  20. Sections 121–134Full case walkthrough
  21. Sections 135–150Uniform Code of Military Justice
  22. ConclusionConclusion