Mississippi State Auditor Shad White announced Tuesday the creation of the “Defend the ‘Sip Fellowship,” a program designed for law graduates awaiting training to join the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) corporation in the military.

The fellowship will allow graduates to gain hands-on legal experience with the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) in the time between completing law school and beginning their military service.

“As a service member myself, I’m excited about bringing these talented young people onto our team,” White said in a statement. “We will benefit from their energy and skill, and hopefully after they finish their military service, they will return to Mississippi and make our state’s future even brighter.”

The program is open to all Mississippi law graduates or upcoming gr

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