Mission

Commitment to Effective Veteran Advocacy

Throughout its history, The John Marshall Law School has upheld a tradition of diversity, innovation and opportunity, and has consistently provided an education that combines an understanding of the theory, the philosophy and the practice of law. Through the Veterans Advocacy Course and Clinical Program, The John Marshall Law School offers its students the unique experience to develop the core principles needed to become an effective advocate in the legal community. 

The Veterans Advocacy Course includes the study of federal, state and local laws pertaining to veterans advocacy.  Through examining the historical origins of veterans advocacy law and the procedural and substantive texts used by the courts and attorneys, students learn federal agency litigation practice, sharpen their analytic skills and become confident in their ability to deal with clients, federal agencies and the courts.

In addition to dealing with the theoretical legal problems presented by veteran status, the Clinical Program emphasizes the practical aspects of handling Veteran Benefits Administration claims from the initial factual intake to the technical aspects of representation at the appellate level.  The Veterans Clinical Program affords law students the exciting opportunity to work in-person with veterans while under the direct supervision of licensed clinical attorneys and professors.  The Veterans Clinical Program adds to a student's legal education by emphasizing the practical skills and ethical values of working with clients' real-life legal issues.