The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School building at night

NEW ISSUE! THE ARMY LAWYER 2026 ISSUE 2!

Check out the latest issue of The Army Lawyer (2026 Issue 2), with new featured articles, book reviews, practice notes and more!

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NEW PODCAST: The FAR and Beyond | Episode 45

Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: FAR Part 12: Simplifying Simplified Acquisitions

In this episode, we analyze the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul FAR Part 12, which streamlines commercial acquisitions by reorganizing the part into lifecycle-based subparts and cutting approximately 30% of associated provisions and clauses. The discussion explores key updates such as the inclusion of construction as a commercial service, a new emphasis on mandatory priority sources, and the shift from a rigid "late is late" rule to a "good business judgment" standard for late offers.

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LEADER’S LEGAL LIBRARY

ANNOUNCEMENT: Army command teams and leaders at all levels now have access to a new repository of legal training videos, “one-page” takeaways, and sample policy letters to help them stay ready, agile, and lethal.

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Commander's Legal Handbook 2025!

Check out the most recent version of the Commander’s Legal Handbook!

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NEW PODCAST: Criminal Law Department Presents

CAAF Chats Ep 75: United States v. Batres (C.A.A.F. 2025)

In this episode, we discuss the meaning of the term transaction under Rule for Courts-Martial 1002(d)(2)(B)(i). We review when sentences to confinement for multiple offenses should run concurrently or consecutively. We also address forfeiture and the plain error standard of review.

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Welcome to The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School

Located on the University of Virginia campus in Charlottesville, Virginia, TJAGLCS is the preeminent legal institution in the federal government that enables successful military operations which comply with the rule of law in both peace and war. We educate, develop, and inspire trusted legal professionals, commanders, and other leaders through unparalleled legal education and training, collection and integration of legal lessons learned, modernized doctrine, leadership development, strategic planning, and the advancement of military legal capabilities in support of the Army, the Joint Force, and the Federal Government. Our primary focus is to develop and sustain the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps’ ability to provide world-class legal advice while stewarding the Corps into the future.