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Legal Corps: Roles and Responsibilities of Judge Advocates and Paralegals in Military Law

The Legal Corps comprises Judge Advocates and trained paralegals who ensure justice within military law. Judge Advocates are experienced legal advisors that provide independent legal counsel while upholding high moral standards and impartiality. They handle summary trials and courts-martial, defending the accused and drafting legal documents. Paralegals, including NCOs with legal qualifications, support courtroom operations—transcribing proceedings, managing witnesses, and securing evidence. A Francophone NCO assists by taking notes during trials and investigations, promoting efficient legal processes.

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Legal Corps: Roles and Responsibilities of Judge Advocates and Paralegals in Military Law

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  1. Legal Corps Concepts

  2. Legal Corps – Judge Advocate General • High moral character, sound judgment, and impartiality • Must be an experienced judge advocate/legal advisor/military lawyer • Must give independent legal advice • Should be protected from arbitrary removal

  3. Legal Corps – Attorneys/Judge Advocates Legal Corps – Judge Advocate General

  4. Legal Corps – Paralegal Soldiers/NCOs • NCOs who have basic law qualifications • Some have diplomas and certificates from universities and some have law degrees and some are qualified lawyers • Qualified lawyers review summary trials and courts-martial and can defend accused in a court-martial • Others draft charges, agreements, and contracts • Serve as stenographers during court-martial proceedings and transcribe proceedings • Arrange courtroom and manage witnesses • Safeguard court materials and evidence • Francophone NCO takes notes during trial for the judge • FNCO takes notes during the investigation

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