Veteran or Military Connected

Four students stand in their military uniforms in front of the front of Dineen Hall.

November 2, 2026

Multi-Service JAG Day offers insight into legal career options with the military

Syracuse Law’s Multi-Service JAG Day connected students with military legal professionals and recruiters from four branches to explore judge advocate careers.

By Caroline Reff

Matthew Cohn smiles in a plaid gray suit and white button down in front of a wooden background.

October 28, 2026

Student Pursues J.D./M.P.S. Degrees as Way to Accomplish Marine Corps Mission as Judge Advocate

Matthew Cohn L’28, a Marine Corps second lieutenant, explains why he’s pursuing a J.D./M.P.S. at Syracuse Law and SUNY-ESF to prepare for service as a judge advocate.

By Caroline Reff

Rebecca Lee stands in her military uniform in front of a wooden wall smiling.

October 28, 2026

ROTC Cadet Finds Path to Advocate for Others Through Law Degree and Army JAG Corps

Rebecca Lee ’24, L’27, an Army ROTC cadet, explains how Syracuse Law and the Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic shaped her path to the Army JAG Corps.

By Caroline Reff

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October 27, 2026

San Diego Native Finds JAG Corps a Way to Fulfill Navy Dream

Brian Szczotka G’27, L’27 shares how the Navy’s Active Duty Collegiate Program and Syracuse Law’s national security focus are paving his path to JAG Corps.

By Caroline Reff

October 27, 2026

Commitment to Service Sparks Interest in Air Force JAG Corps

Hannah Rice L’27 shares how her commitment to service led her to the U.S. Air Force JAG Corps and a national security focus at Syracuse Law.

By Caroline Reff

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October 28, 2025

Congressman Ted Lieu Discusses JAG Corp. Advocacy and Public Service Careers with Syracuse Law Students

Congressman Ted Lieu joined Syracuse Law's Advocacy Lecture Series to discuss his Air Force JAG Corps service and career in public service law.

By Syracuse Law Communications

June 14, 2025

Eighteen Student Attorneys Sworn into the Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic for the Summer Semester

Eighteen student attorneys, including veterans and military spouses, were sworn into Syracuse Law's Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic by a federal judge.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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June 5, 2025

Beyond Benefits: A Blueprint for Holistic Veteran Support

Syracuse Law's Legal-Social Work Partnership Program combines legal aid and social work support, serving more than 100 veterans in its first year.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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February 7, 2025

Syracuse Law Pointed Student Leader Toward Career with U.S. Army JAG Corps

Brett VanBuren L'25, a former West Point cadet and Syracuse Law student leader, accepted a commission into the U.S. Army JAG Corps after graduation.

By Caroline Reff

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December 16, 2024

Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic Students Successfully Represent Appellant in Lengthy U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Case

Syracuse Law's Veterans Legal Clinic students secured a remand victory for a veteran client in a multi-year U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims case.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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November 6, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Continues Commitment to Service Through the Law

Anthony Ruscitto '22, '23 MPA, L'27, a Marine Corps veteran and helicopter crew chief, is pursuing a law degree to advocate for veterans and the community.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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October 11, 2024

‘Cuse Vet Fest Brings Together Central New York Veterans and Community Services

Syracuse Law's Military and Veterans Law Society partnered with the Syracuse VA to help Central New York veterans access benefits and services.

By Syracuse Law Communications

July 8, 2024

Residencies Give JDi Students a World View of Legal Topics, Opportunity to Connect Face-to-Face with Cohort

JDi students complete six required residencies in cities like London, Rome, and Geneva, gaining hands-on legal training and cohort connection.

By Caroline Reff

July 8, 2024

Investing in Collaboration: The Holistic Approach of the Legal-Social Work Partnership Program

Syracuse Law and Falk College launched the Legal-Social Work Partnership Program in 2023, pairing law students with social work fellows to serve veterans.

By Syracuse Law communications

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June 17, 2024

Alumni Juggles Career as Staff Counsel for California State Controller with Duties as a Deputy Commander in the U.S. Army Reserve JAG Corps

Charles Taylor L'96 serves as staff counsel for the California State Controller's Office while a deputy commander in the U.S. Army Reserve JAG Corps.

By Caroline Reff

June 8, 2023

During PTSD Awareness Month, the Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic Helps Veterans Apply for Benefits They Have Earned and Deserve

Syracuse Law's Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic helps veterans navigate PTSD disability claims and VA benefits during PTSD Awareness Month.

By Syracuse Law Communications

August 17, 2021

3L Ryan Marquette Makes His Case

By Lisa Maresca Ryan Marquette L’22 honed his legal and research skills as an intern with a Syracuse-based law firm and as a research assistant with the Inst...

By Lisa Maresca