Check out the Military Mondays Series & Other Veterans Webinars on the FLS YouTube Channel

If you are interested in becoming VA accredited to represent veterans, here is how to apply: https://www.va.gov/OGC/docs/Accred/HowtoApplyforAccreditation.pdf

For fastest processing, email your application materials to: ogcaccreditationmailbox@va.gov

 

This website is a great resource for all veterans and active duty military members as well as their families.  "We have one mission — to connect you to your best MilLife. We’re here to help, with information and resources vetted by the Department of Defense. Military OneSource connects you to programs, services and products developed to help you navigate military life."

 

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The inaugural Florida Veteran-Friendly Communities Symposium United Way's MISSION UNITED symposium gave members of the legal community, the private sector, academia, and social service providers, all of whom are committed to serving vulnerable Florida veterans an opportunity to meet and discuss the needs of the community.  An exemplary legal services workshop breakout session was led by Laurie Yadoff of Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida and James Heaton of Legal Aid Service of Broward County.

 

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Helpful Links

Swords to Plowshares

Connecticut Veterans Legal Center

Salute Vets- information for justice-involved veterans
Post 9/11 GI Bill and other programs (VA)

Education Benefits (US Dpt. of Education)

Education-Related Resources (US Dpt. of Education)

Stateside Legal (General Information - Civil Rights)

Other Programs and Services (VA)

Veterans Employment Program Office

Military OneSource

National Veterans Legal Services Program

The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program

The Veterans Practice Group aims to empower Florida's attorneys by assisting with training and providing an up-to-date library of resources of all kinds. We also work to cultivate and support Florida's community of advocates by providing a state-wide network to share information.

This practice area is password restricted. Membership and full access is currently available to all Florida legal services and legal aid advocates working with veterans. Others are admitted by express permission of the practice area leader. Click the blue "join" button to create an account the Veterans Practice Area. 
This practice group is a partnership with the Florida Justice Technology Center.