The Unknown Sacrifice of the Military Spouse Lawyer and the Network Trying to Help
The Military Spouse JD Network was formed to help military spousal lawyers have an easier time balancing their careers as lawyers with the military lifestyle.
November 14, 2017 at 11:03 AM
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Last week, the U.S. celebrated Veterans Day as a way to honor those who serve and have served in the armed forces. But often the challenges of those who also serve and stand by a veteran's side on a day-to-day basis go unnoticed: The spouses.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for military spouses is 74 percent—a high number but understandable as many career fields are not meant for the military lifestyle, such as a lawyer.
An attorney traditionally has to take the bar exam and process many applications for each new state of residency. Active duty military families move every 2-4 years, many times across the country (sometimes out of the country).
That's where Military Spouse JD Network comes in.
The foundation was formed “to serve as a bar association and networking body for military spouse attorneys, with the goal of improving the lives of military families,” according to its website. Today, it has helped 23 states and the U.S Virgin Islands create military spouse attorney licensing accommodations in states such as Connecticut, New York and Texas.
Job hunting can be a daunting task then add constant moves as an extra obstacle to overcome. According to The Hill, “90 percent of military spousal lawyers in the U.S. say that the military lifestyle has impacted their careers.” According to MSJDN, military spousal lawyers report having taken 3 to 4 bar exams.
Connecticut, the most recent state to pass a rule, will allow attorneys who are military spouses stationed in Connecticut to be admitted to practice law without taking another bar exam (as long as they have been admitted in another state, of course).
MSJDN continues to encourage reducing the challenges military spousal lawyers face with every military move.
If you're a veteran, thank you for your service.
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