The Bay Area accounts for the largest homeless veteran population in the Nation. Working with Swords to Plowshares––a Bay Area-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting all veterans––L.O.V.E. members assist veterans in overcoming legal obstacles to obtain health care and other earned benefits.
L.O.V.E. hosts monthly in-person clinics during the academic year to meet with clients seeking to obtain health care benefits and compensation through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). L.O.V.E. also assists with phone intakes/screenings for veterans seeking legal assistance from Swords to Plowshares.
Finally, L.O.V.E. is always on the lookout for new opportunities to support Veterans in need. Although we have many veterans law student members, military service is not required. If you want to be a part of an inclusive, affirming group of law students interacting with clients to achieve meaningful results in their lives, this is the SLP for you.
Supervision: Students will receive training from and be under the supervision of attorneys at Swords to Plowshares.
Time Commitment: There is a mandatory 90-minute training event before the first clinic, after which participants can expect a commitment of approximately 4-8 hours per month. There will also be a 1 hour lunch meeting towards the end of the semester. There may be opportunities for projects with variable time commitments as well.
For more information, please contact the student leaders at LOVE_SLP@berkeley.edu.