Officier Jurist (WO)

## Introduction As a lawyer at the Royal Netherlands Air Force, you will be trained to become an officer and military lawyer. Military law is a versatile field that includes elements of constitutional and administrative law, criminal law and international law. Does that combination appeal to you? If you start working as an Officer Jurist at the Air Force, a world will open up for you. *The vacancy closes on Sunday 10 May. Interested candidates are requested to submit their application documents as soon as possible. A complete application consists of a copy of your diploma, a current CV and a letter of motivation. (Former) DC students with a completed bachelor's and master's degree in law (WO) are especially invited to apply. Please note that the intended start date of the training at the KMA in the so-called specialist training is already mid-September 2026.* ## What you will do As an Officer Jurist, you provide advice on legal matters that a commander or organizational unit faces in carrying out their tasks. You advise in particular in the fields of international law, humanitarian law, law of armed conflict, military criminal and disciplinary law and military civil servant law. Depending on the position you are assigned to, air and space law, contract law, constitutional and administrative law or export compliance may also be relevant to your work. You occasionally also take part in exercises in the Netherlands and abroad. Like every soldier, you must take into account that you may be deployed. ## Where you will work After your training, you will be assigned to the legal service of one of the most versatile employers in the Netherlands. The Royal Netherlands Air Force has services and units in the Netherlands and abroad. Your first position after your training may be in various places within the Royal Netherlands Air Force. You will receive an appointment as a military member of the Ministry of Defence. As an officer lawyer, you will receive an initial appointment of at least 4 years, after completing the training at the KMA. The probationary period lasts 6 months. A lawyer is appointed at the rank of captain. In addition, the Air Force also offers excellent other employment conditions. For example, you can make use of an attractive package of study facilities, which you can also benefit from outside the Air Force. The Air Force also has good health care, extensive travel and expense allowances and ample sports facilities. But the best employment condition is of course not expressible in money: the unique experience you can gain at the Royal Netherlands Air Force and the Ministry of Defence in general! Officier Jurist (WO) €0 ~ €0 salary 23 ~ 30 vacation days per year Free driving license acquisition Location: Breda, Utrecht Officier Jurist (WO) What you will do These topics are frequently asked to the Defence Chatbot This is your team Marieke Rico Nick Specialist Air Surveillance Air Combat Leader Technical Service This is what we offer you 5 items We train you After your training, you start in the position of Officier Jurist, where you advise your commander on international law, humanitarian law, law of armed conflict, military criminal and disciplinary law and military civil servant law. Throughout your career you will hold different legal positions of approximately three years each. For example, you can hold positions with various units and there are also positions at the Public Prosecution Service in Arnhem. Furthermore, you will complete the professional technical training (VTO) 'on the job', and you will follow a specialization track in Military Law at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). Application process If you meet the stated requirements (and if you pass the possible initial selection based on letter and CV), you will have an appointment with someone from the specialism you wish to apply for. This is you **Maybe you are doubting.** **We are not.** We see not only who you are now but also who you can become. What you cannot yet do today, you will learn tomorrow. With good education, training, guidance and a team that stands behind you. Take the step How do I prepare? Don't worry, we believe in you. At Defence you get everything you need to grow: good education, training, coaching and a team that stands behind you. Still not working out? Then we will help you further. Together we will look at where you do fit in within Defence. Want to know more? Do you have any more questions about this vacancy? We are happy to help you further. Also interesting for you