Veterans Legal Clinic

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

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

September 9, 2026

‘Cuse Vet Fest for 9/11 Day to be Held at Syracuse University College of Law on September 11, 2026

Syracuse-area veterans will have a chance to connect with benefits specialists, health care enrollment help, and local support services under one roof when the ‘Cuse Vet Fest for 9/11 Day comes to Syracuse University College of Law’s Dineen Hall, Friday, September 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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June 23, 2026

Veterans Legal Clinic Students Earn National Honor

Five Students in Syracuse University College of Law’s Spring 2026 Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic (VLC) have received the 2026 Student Servi ...

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

Students meet with a client in the Veterans Legal Clinic

May 26, 2025

Serving Those Who Served: The Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic

Since 2015, the Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic has helped hundreds of area veterans secure VA benefits and discharge upgrades.

By John Boccacino

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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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December 5, 2024

After Years Excelling in the Legal Field, 3L Pursues a Law Degree Through JDi Program

After years excelling in the legal field, a 3L completes her law degree through Syracuse Law's flexible JDi program.

By Caroline Reff

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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

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

Meghan Wright sits outside on a bench in memory of an alum who passed away in the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001

May 2, 2024

Work in National Security, Military and Veterans Opportunities Guide Legal Career

Meghan Wright L'24 pursued national security law at Syracuse Law's Institute for Security Policy and Law while serving veterans through the Legal Clinic.

By Caroline Reff

April 22, 2024

Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic Statement on Johnson v. Grants Pass SCOTUS Case

Syracuse Law's Veterans Legal Clinic joined 43 organizations in an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in Johnson v. Grants Pass on veteran homelessness.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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August 21, 2023

Syracuse University College of Law’s Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic Receives U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs “Legal Services for Homeless Veterans and Veterans-At-Risk for Homelessness Grant”

Syracuse Law's Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic received a VA grant to expand legal services for homeless and at-risk veterans in upstate New York.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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

JAG Corps 2023 Yearbook

June 1, 2023

Clinics Continue to Serve the Community While Preparing Orange Lawyers for their Careers

Syracuse Law's clinics give student attorneys hands-on courtroom and client experience while providing legal representation to the Central New York community.

By Syracuse Law Communications

April 18, 2023

VLC Students Deliver Oral Arguments Before U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

While many law school students learn about appellate advocacy in the classroom or on a mock trial competition team, seven College of Law students recently t ...

By Jordan Bruenger