Regular Air Force: Retired
Benefit Fact Sheet
Summary
The Funded Legal Education Program (FLEP) provides both commissioned officers and enlisted Airmen and Guardians and/or USAF Academy cadets the opportunity to apply to attend law school and become judge advocates. Enlisted applicants must apply to commission before attending law school through FLEP.
Eligibility
Retired Airmen and Guardians are not eligible for the Funded Legal Education Program.
Additional Information
Department of Air Force Instructions 51-101
https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_ja/publication/dafi51-101/dafi51-101.pdf
The Judge Advocate General’s Corps
https://www.afjag.af.mil
U.S. Air Force Careers
https://www.airforce.com/careers/specialty-careers/jag
Air Force Institute of Technology
https://www.afit.edu/CIP/page.cfm?page=1638
Document Review Date: 05 July 2026