TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - The Florida State University College of Law will provide veterans a wide variety of free legal services beginning in January.
The new Veterans Legal Clinic will handle cases that include driver’s license reinstatements, family law cases, expunging criminal records, clemency applications and landlord/tenant cases.
Under the supervision of licensed attorneys, second- and third-year law students enrolled in the clinic will assist veterans.
Students will gain legal experience as they handle cases from start to finish, including appearing in court when necessary.
“Students will develop many practical skills, including client interviewing and legal research, while working with some fascinating people who have served our country and who now need and appreciate our help,” said Veterans Legal Clinic Director Jennifer LaVia.
In advance of launching the Veterans Legal Clinic, volunteer law students, and other volunteer lawyers have conducted weekly advice and referral sessions for veterans at the American Legion Post 13 in Tallahassee.
They have assisted 40 - 50 veterans per month since February through the weekly sessions and anticipate providing similar assistance when the clinic launches in January.
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