For Veterans Day, it’s appropriate to reflect on all that military veterans bring to law schools. The skills built in the armed forces often translate well to the rigors of legal education. A good history of Veterans Day can be found from this post from Charlie Dunlap of Duke Law School (Veterans Day 2026; 250 Years of Service, Nov. 6, 2026). Some other notes.

• Guidance/Advice for Prospective Law Students. For veterans looking to take the next step into the legal field, or know someone who is, it might be worth checking out the free admissions counseling offered by Service to School (“Law School Admissions Support”). More information and guidance is also here (Law Schools Open Doors for Veterans, Daily Journal, Nov. 11, 2026) and bootcamp workshops are offered through the Warrior-Scholar project. For financial aid, while the Post-9/11 GI Bill covers standard in-state tuition, you can learn about the Yellow Ribbon Program and the Pat Tillman Foundation scholarships, while AccessLex’s scholarship databank lists scholarships supporting veterans.
• Student Profiles. Many schools have published some great profiles of their students. For some examples from this year: On Veterans Day, Current and Former Service Members Share Their Reflections, Nov. 9, 2026 (Penn State Dickinson Law); Cynthia Rebolledo, From Air Force Firefighter to Law School, a Veteran’s Next Mission, Nov. 6, 2026 (UC Irvine); David Jackson, Idaho Law Students Prepare for Legal Careers in the Military, Nov. 6, 2026 (University of Idaho).
• Veteran Legal Clinics. Many law schools offer services to support veterans. Law students navigate complex Department of Veterans Affairs benefit claims, handle discharge upgrades, and represent clients in specialized veterans courts. You can find a list of some of the law school clinics on the National Law School Veteran Clinic Consortium website. And additional information about services can be at the National Institute for Military Justice website.

If you are a law student, an attorney, or a legal professional there’s ways to help. Some examples include: (1) Volunteer for Pro Bono Screenings: Organizations like the Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program connect law students and practicing lawyers with federal pro bono cases, providing free training for cases before the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; (2) Support Local Justice Partnerships: Regional networks, help clear criminal records, resolve landlord-tenant housing disputes, and fight for local veterans’ civil rights (examples include the ABA Military and Veterans Legal Center or organizations like the Public Law Center Veterans Advocacy Project); (3) Hire Veteran Clerks: If your firm is recruiting, look closely at military resumes. The leadership, decision-making, and organizational discipline found in the armed forces translate well into legal practice.