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Nov. 11, 2024

Military service and the law

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Military service imparts valuable skills and qualities that are highly beneficial in the legal profession, such as discipline, commitment, and strong interpersonal skills.

Military experience does not just yield benefits applicable to one's life, but more particularly, imbues qualities uniquely suited to those navigating the legal profession. Discipline for example is naturally one of the most integral features of military service, acting as a hallmark of the United States military. George Washington has been quoted as saying "Discipline is the soul of an Army, it makes small numbers formidable; procures success of the weak and esteem to all." ...

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