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The RAF’s mission and outputs give rise to a variety of legal matters. RAF Legal Officers draw upon a uniquely diverse range of legal sources and skills to deliver effective and operationally focused legal services to the RAF and Defence.
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Responsibilities
- Advising military commanders and staff on domestic and international law, including on the law of armed conflict
- Advising on military law, air law, space law, employment law, and health and safety law
- Developing and assisting with the drafting of legislation relating to the Armed Forces
- Undertaking defence and/or prosecution advocacy at the Court Martial, the Service Civilian Court and the Summary Appeal Court
- Advising Commanding Officers in relation to criminal and discipline proceedings, including investigations, custody, and pre-charge and post-charge actions
- Advising the RAF and wider Defence in relation to matters governed by the Armed Forces Act 2006 and other legal sources specific to the Armed Forces, including the Service Complaint process and Terms of Service
- Acting as a Legal Adviser to service inquiry panels
Requirements at a glance
- Be aged 24 – 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
- You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements section below
- You must be either a member of the Bar of England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland and have completed pupillage, or be a solicitor admitted to the Roll of England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
- Applications from legal executives will not be processed.
- Commit to a minimum 6 years service
- Pass a fitness test
- If you require more information please contact the Legal Team here
Applicants must have completed their professional/educational qualifications. The maximum age to apply is 47 as candidates must attest by their 48th birthday.
Applicants must also read all of the sections below and make sure they meet all entry requirements before submitting an application.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
If you don’t have any of the above, you might still be able to apply. For more information please contact us.
CAREER, TRAINING & EDUCATION
At any level or position your personal success is vital to make us succeed too. We are dedicated to your future, as it is essential to ours. You will receive basic and specialist training in your field and we even provide the option to pay for your education. The experience you gain with the RAF will equip you to work at the top of your field, both in the UK and overseas.
Phase one training
- Initial Training
- 12 weeks
- RAF Cranwell
Phase two training
- Specialist training
- Ongoing
- As assigned
First tour
- Specialist training
- Ongoing
- As assigned
Your career prospects
Ongoing development
As assigned
You will join the RAF as a Flight Lieutenant on an Initial Commission of 6 years.
Ongoing training
Ongoing
As assigned
In accordance with Bar Council or Law Society policy guidance, you will be able to maintain your Continuing Professional Development currency.
Transferable skills
Ongoing development
As assigned
As a Legal Officer in the RAF, you will have all the developmental opportunities and career prospects of your civilian counterparts.
WHY JOIN AS AN OFFICER?
When you become an RAF Officer, your responsibilities start from day one. You’ll be tasked with leading a team, building a sense of camaraderie, and making quick decisions. Become tomorrow’s leader. Start today.
Thanks to subsidised food, travel, accommodation and free gym you get more money in your pocket.
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