Legal Officer (WO)

Introductory text

As a legal officer in the Royal Netherlands Air Force, you will be trained as an officer and military lawyer. Military law is a versatile field that encompasses elements of constitutional and administrative law, criminal law, and international law, among others. Does this combination appeal to you? If you start as a Legal Officer in the Air Force, a world will open up for you.

The vacancy closes on Sunday, May 10. 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 cover letter. (Former) DC students with a completed Bachelor's and Master's degree in Law (WO) are particularly encouraged to apply. Please note that the intended start date for the training at the Royal Military Academy (KMA) in the so-called specialist training is mid-September 2026.

What you will do

As a Legal Officer, you will provide advice on legal matters that a commander or organizational unit faces in carrying out their duties. You will advise particularly in the areas of international law, humanitarian law, the law of armed conflict, military criminal and disciplinary law, and military civil service 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 will also occasionally participate in exercises, both domestically and abroad. Like any military member, 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 both domestically and abroad. Your first position after training could be at various locations within the Royal Netherlands Air Force. You will be appointed as a military member in the Dutch Armed Forces. As a Legal Officer, you will receive an initial appointment of at least 4 years, after completing the training at the KMA. The probationary period will last for 6 months. A legal officer will be appointed to the rank of Captain. Additionally, 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 provides good healthcare, comprehensive travel and expense allowances, and ample sports facilities. But the best employment condition, of course, cannot be expressed in monetary terms: the unique experience you can gain within the Royal Netherlands Air Force and the Armed Forces in general!

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Perhaps you are hesitant. We are not. We see not only who you are now but also who you can become. What you cannot do today, you will learn tomorrow. With good training, education, guidance, and a team that stands behind you.

Take the step We will train you

After your training, you will start in the role of Legal Officer, advising your commander on international law, humanitarian law, the law of armed conflict, military criminal and disciplinary law, and military civil service law. Throughout your career, you will hold various legal positions for approximately three years each. This way, you can hold positions at different units, and there are also positions available at the Public Prosecution Service in Arnhem. Furthermore, you will complete the vocational technical training (VTO) on the job and will undertake a specialization program in Military Law at the University of Amsterdam (UvA).

Application process

If you meet the requirements (and if you pass the initial selection based on your letter and CV), you will have an appointment with someone from the specialization you wish to apply for.

How do I prepare?

Don't worry, we believe in you. Within the Armed Forces, you will receive everything you need to grow: good training, education, coaching, and a team that stands behind you. If it doesn't work out after all? We will help you further. Together, we will look for where you do belong within the Armed Forces.

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