Does Marine JAG Pay Law School?

The Marine Corps has a long history of supporting legal education. It has a long-standing tradition of offering active duty officers the opportunity to attend law school while on active duty. But does the Marine Corps pay for law school for its officers? This article will explore the answer to this question.

Will the Marine Corps Pay for Law School?

Although programs do exist whereby active duty Marine officers are ordered to attend law school, drawing full pay and allowances while tuition is paid by the Marine Corps, no similar program is available to officers who enter the Marine Corps via the OCC(LAW) or PLC(LAW).

For those officers who are already on active duty, the Marine Corps will pay for law school tuition, books, and other associated costs. However, the Marine Corps does not pay for the cost of living expenses while attending law school.

Questions & Answers

Q: Does the Marine Corps pay for law school?

A: Yes, the Marine Corps will pay for law school tuition, books, and other associated costs for active duty officers. However, the Marine Corps does not pay for the cost of living expenses while attending law school.

Q: Is there a program for officers who enter the Marine Corps via the OCC(LAW) or PLC(LAW)?

A: No, there is no program for officers who enter the Marine Corps via the OCC(LAW) or PLC(LAW).

In conclusion, the Marine Corps does offer programs to support legal education for its active duty officers. However, there is no program available for officers who enter the Marine Corps via the OCC(LAW) or PLC(LAW). For those officers who are already on active duty, the Marine Corps will pay for law school tuition, books, and other associated costs.