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Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic News

Opportunities for Penn Staters interested in a law degree from Penn State Law

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa — Penn State students at all campuses who are interested in pursuing a law degree are eligible for several opportunities through Penn State Law on the University Park campus. These include a Blue & White Alumni Grant, a Law School Admission Test (LSAT) waiver, and an accelerated bachelor’s/J.D. program. Penn State Law in University Park is currently enrolling full, residential student cohorts for fall 2024 for its juris doctor (J.D.), master of laws (LL.M.), and doctor of juridical science (S.J.D.) programs.

Veterans Clinic tabled at the Military Appreciation Tailgate to meet with veterans & talk about the clinic’s work

The Veterans Clinic tabled at the Military Appreciation Tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 28 before the football game to meet with veterans and talk about the clinic’s work.

Former client & Vietnam veteran talked to Veterans Clinic students about experiences during & after war

On October 26, a former client and Vietnam veteran talked to Veterans Clinic students about his experiences during and after the war. Students gained insight on how to communicate with their clients as the majority of clinic clients have been Vietnam veterans since the clinic started in 2015.

Spring 2023 Veterans Clinic students (left to right): Erik Blasic, Kendal Ashman, Kristiana Stiles, Holly Christensen, Jessica Warwick, Alicia Grana, Akshaya Senthil Kumar, Samantha Tropp, and clinic director Michele Vollmer.

Penn State Law Veterans Clinic helps University carry out land-grant mission

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Over the past two academic years, juris doctor (J.D.) and master of laws (LL.M.) students at Penn State Law in University Park have assisted 30 veterans and their families in resolving legal matters connected to their military service. These students’ work was carried out through the Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic, one of 11 clinics operated by Penn State Law in University Park.

Penn State Law honored by Department of Defense for patriotic support

Pennsylvania Bar Association Military and Veterans Affairs Committee & Penn State Law Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic

Penn State Law Clinic hosts PA Bar Association Military and Veterans Committee

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State Law in University Park Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic (Clinic) hosted the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Military and Veterans Affairs Committee (Committee) on Friday, March 31, 2023.

Volunteers and client at Wills for Heroes event

Penn State Law in University Park Clinic hosts Wills for Heroes event

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. –The Penn State Law Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic and the Centre County Bar hosted a Wills for Heroes event on Saturday, November 5, with assistance from the Pennsylvania (PA) Bar Association’s Pro Bono Coordinator.

Family Law Clinic students produce innovative educational content for clients

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – During the past academic year, students in the Penn State Family Law Clinic at Penn State Law in University Park worked on several educational programs to inform existing and potential clients and other local stakeholders about different aspects of family law.

Penn State Law 3L clinic research assistant publishes article in Pennsylvania Lawyer

Veterans appeals court visits Penn State Law in University Park

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State Law in University Park hosted the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) for a two-day visit, March 23 and 24, culminating in an oral argument hearing in a pending case. The visit also included multiple events that, together with oral argument, provided Penn State Law students with an immersive learning experience and a behind-the-scenes look into careers in the field of veterans law and how law is made by the judiciary.