LAW 5973: Veterans Practicum - 2171

Veterans Practicum
Class Term:
Fall Term 2016-2017
Catalog Number:
5973
Class Number:
23937
Class Schedule:
Thursday
2:00 pm
3:50 pm
Room:
LAW 121
Type:
Practicum
Credits:
3 (2 Contact, 0 Field)
Graduation Requirements:
Professional Skills
Experiential Learning
Priority:
General Enrollment Course
Full Year Course:
No
Category:
Standard Courses

Grading Details

There will be one graded written assignment.

Description

This course will explore the structure of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the role of the Regional Office, the structure and rules of the Board of Veterans Appeal and the Rules of Appellate Procedure for the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The student will analyze case law and apply it to real world situations to help those who have served our country obtain the benefits they deserve. This class will consist of class meetings 2 hours per week plus 52 hours working with Veterans in the clinic. The course will cover Veterans Affairs Law as it affects compensation for service connected injuries.

Veterans Practicum