[blindlaw] Military Law

[Michael Fry]

I wanted to be a JAG attorney, Joe, because it would provide job security,
experience, and make a transition into the DOJ easier.  Moreover, they will
take just about anybody which is probably one of the reasons why the salary
is so low.  A couple of recruiters have told me that I'd have to pass the
regular physical to be considered because an active duty military person is
primarily a solider then their speciality.  Despite what the recruiters said
I know this rule is not universal because I have heard of at least two
instances where active duty soldiers became disabled in combat and were
permitted to continue to serve despite their disability.

The exclusion of disabilities in non-combat roles is unfair unless there is
preferential hiring of people with disabilities in the government
because veterans get preferential hiring by the government but a person with
a disability, despite their strongest wishes, is precluded from ever
becoming a veteran in the first place.

I don't think you will be able to become a JAG.  If you find out something
different let me know.  You should call a JAG recruiter and tell me what
they say.

Mike

On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 10:12 AM, Joe Orozco <jsorozco at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I was looking at the Army JAG Corps and am wondering if anyone has
> ever heard of a blind attorney practicing within the Armed Services.
> Until my vision faltered it was always my ambition to go into the
> Marines, and now that I may as well be totally blind, I have since
> decided to pursue a career in international law, and frankly, what
> better means of capturing the best of both ambitions than to practice
> law within the military?  Mind you, I am still working at initiating
> my legal education.  As you may recall, I am looking at beginning law
> school in the fall of 2009, but I am interested to know if there is
> any ounce of potential for this question.  Naturally, I could not
> fulfill the specialized training candidates complete, but given the
> nature of the ultimate employment goal, would there be a legal
> mechanism to argue a case for equal consideration in the selection
> process?  Thank you for any thoughts on the subject.  I anxiously
> await your ideas.--Joe Orozco
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I wanted to be a JAG attorney, Joe, because it would provide job security, experience, and make a transition into the DOJ easier.  Moreover, they will take just about anybody which is probably one of the reasons why the salary is so low.  A couple of recruiters have told me that I'd have to pass the regular physical to be considered because an active duty military person is primarily a solider then their speciality.  Despite what the recruiters said I know this rule is not universal because I have heard of at least two instances where active duty soldiers became disabled in combat and were permitted to continue to serve despite their disability.    
 
The exclusion of disabilities in non-combat roles is unfair unless there is preferential hiring of people with disabilities in the government because veterans get preferential hiring by the government but a person with a disability, despite their strongest wishes, is precluded from ever becoming a veteran in the first place.
 
I don't think you will be able to become a JAG.  If you find out something different let me know.  You should call a JAG recruiter and tell me what they say.  
 
Mike   
On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 10:12 AM, Joe Orozco < mailto:jsorozco at gmail.com jsorozco at gmail.com
> wrote:
Hello all,
I was looking at the Army JAG Corps and am wondering if anyone has
ever heard of a blind attorney practicing within the Armed Services.
Until my vision faltered it was always my ambition to go into the
Marines, and now that I may as well be totally blind, I have since
decided to pursue a career in international law, and frankly, what
better means of capturing the best of both ambitions than to practice
law within the military?  Mind you, I am still working at initiating
my legal education.  As you may recall, I am looking at beginning law
school in the fall of 2009, but I am interested to know if there is
any ounce of potential for this question.  Naturally, I could not
fulfill the specialized training candidates complete, but given the
nature of the ultimate employment goal, would there be a legal
mechanism to argue a case for equal consideration in the selection
process?  Thank you for any thoughts on the subject.  I anxiously
await your ideas.--Joe Orozco
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