<p>As noted the Naval Academy does not have a program to send graduates directly to law school. The Naval Academy exists to provide line officers to the Navy and Marine Corps. The Navy does offer fully-funded law school to line officers who have completed at least one tour on active duty (it was five annually, not sure what the current number is). USMC has a similar program. </p>
<p>RADM Houck, the Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Navy is a member of the class of '80 and participated in this program (see his bio in at navy.mil in the /leadership/biographies section. One aspect the show “JAG” did correctly portray is that the higher ranks of the JAG Corps have a high representation of former line officers. (The F-14 part is outdated; now they all get an F-18). </p>
<p>To paraphase President Kennedy, there are few ways to better prepare for practicing law than to serve as a Navy officer. </p>
<p>There were “too many” (my personal evaluation) attorneys in the Navy Reserve. I knew many who had completed law school and served as attorneys or judges but remained line officers. Several Reserve Admirals have been attorneys. </p>
<p>I also know of many who completed law school either in the later years of active duty or after retirement. </p>
<p>An academy and service as a line officer is an excellent path to a law degree.</p>