Veterans Law Clinic
Department
In keeping with the NC Central motto “Truth and Service,” The NC Central University School of Law Veterans Law Clinic is committed to providing free legal services to low-income veterans who need assistance with discharge upgrades, character of service determinations, and VA compensation and pension claims. The NC Central University Veterans Law Clinic also provides students an opportunity to explore a specialized area of the law while making a difference in the lives of those who have served our nation in the Armed Forces.
Enrollment options and credits:
- Veterans Law I (doctrinal course) – Fall/Spring – 3 credit hours
- Veterans Law II (clinic) – Fall/Spring – 3 credit hours
Requirements
- Veterans Law I: No prerequisites
- Veterans Law II: Veterans Law I
Faculty
Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor of Law
Director of the Veterans Law Clinic
919-530-7166 | svalent4@nccu.edu
Substantive Knowledge
Veterans Benefits Law
Professional Responsibility
Mental Health & Law
Skills
Client interviewing and Counseling
Written Advocacy
Oral Advocacy
Research Skills