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Before you apply, make sure you meet the basic role requirements. You'll find detailed information on the <a href="?tab=ways-to-join">Ways to join</a> tab.

Become an officer with your existing degree
If you have a recognised degree in a field such as Medicine, Law, Dentistry, Nursing, Engineering, Business or IT, you can apply for an officer role through Graduate Entry. Whether you're a recent graduate or in a career, you&rsquo;ll receive further training and postgraduate study opportunities in the ADF.
Who it&rsquo;s for:&nbsp;Those who already have a recognised degree and want to receive further training and postgraduate study opportunities. You&rsquo;ll pursue your profession as an officer and add an exciting new dimension to your work.

This entry method is currently not recruiting.

You'll be paid while you train, and on completion of your Initial Military Training and Employment Training, you’ll earn at least:

Trained

Your salary once trained

In the Army you'll be paid a good salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications.

Officer Entry: Graduate

Legal Training Module 2 (LTM2) 

This training consists of the following courses:
<ul>
 <li>Military Justice Law</li>
 <li>Military Operations Law</li>
 <li>Military Legal Practice.</li>
</ul>
Each subject is delivered as a one or 2-week intensive, followed by assessment tasks. LTM2 is usually completed over a period of 2 to 3 years. Completion will equip you with the knowledge and reference materials to work at the tactical and operational level at the senior Lieutenant and Lieutenant Commander levels.
Legal Training Module 3 (LTM3)
This training is completed by all lawyers and consists of 3 core subjects:
<ul>
 <li>Advanced Military Administrative Law</li>
 <li>Advanced Military Discipline Law</li>
 <li>Advanced Military Operations Law.</li>
</ul>
Each subject is delivered as a one-week intensive course, followed by assessment tasks and will be sufficient for the granting of a Graduate Certificate of Military Law. If you don&rsquo;t already have a master&rsquo;s degree, you can then complete a further 4 master&rsquo;s level elective subjects at the University of Adelaide to qualify for the award of a Master of Laws. LTM3 is usually completed over a period of 4 years.

Have your current studies sponsored
As an undergraduate studying for a role-relevant degree at an accredited university of your choice, you can join the ADF via Defence University Sponsorship (DUS). This means you&rsquo;ll have your fees paid for, earn a salary while you complete your degree, and walk straight into a great ADF role following graduation.
Who it&rsquo;s for:&nbsp;Those already studying a relevant degree (or in some cases, those who have accepted an offer) at an Australian university. You&rsquo;ll earn a salary while you study and have the remainder of your university fees paid in return for a commitment to an officer role.

You'll be paid while you study. On completion of your degree, Initial Military Training and Initial Employment Training, you'll earn at least:

Training

Your salary while studying

Officer Entry: Undergraduate

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As an Army Lawyer, you&rsquo;ll work in a legal job with a difference that will give you an exciting and ever-expanding field of expertise. One week you could be engaged in civil law, and the next you could be undertaking a fascinating variety of military-specific legal tasks, at home or overseas.

Whether you&rsquo;re a barrister or a solicitor, this role is a great opportunity to broaden your experience working in areas such as international law, copyright law, environmental law, workplace health and safety, the management of government contracts, employment law and anti-discrimination law. No matter what area of law you&rsquo;re working in, everything you do will make a difference to Australia.

Broaden your legal expertise in a dynamic team environment, undertaking a fulfilling variety of tasks in both civil and military areas while acquiring leadership skills.

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Benefits you won't see anywhere else

You’ll enjoy the following:

Great salary from day one, which increases with experience

Generous superannuation of 16.4% – a huge 4.9% over the Australian standard

Help to buy a home, a subsidised home loan or rent allowance

Free medical and dental for you, and subsidised healthcare for you and your family

Fully paid training

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