Veterans Law Practicum

A Bronze Star recipient who served in Afghanistan and later led UC Berkeley Law’s Legal Obstacles Veterans Encounter organization, Lynch relishes advocating for former service members.

A new report co-authored by students in the school’s Veterans Law Practicum describes vexing bureaucratic hurdles to obtaining medical care, disability benefits, and other life-changing services.

Presented by Military Veterans at Berkeley Law, the event raised awareness of concerning issues and bolstered connections between veteran students and alumni and their supporters.

This year’s award recipients stand out among extraordinary individual and collective commitment across the legal landscape to improve people’s lives.

Veterans Law Practicum helps an army vet get his medical benefits from the V.A. in a multi-year battle.

Berkeley Law students are engaged in a new legal clinic for military veterans at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.