541. Clarification of qualifications for judge advocates Section 806(a)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code (article 6(a)(1)(B) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended by striking license status that provides current eligibility to actively practice law before such court and inserting license status, in good standing, that provides eligibility to practice law .
Clarification of qualifications for judge advocates
Division A · Title V: MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY · Subtitle E: Military Justice
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The section changes the rules for military lawyers so that they must have a valid law license in good standing to practice law, rather than just a license that allows them to currently practice before a specific court. This clarifies the qualifications needed to serve as a judge advocate.
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