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Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic Team Member Jessica Esguerra Promoted to Major

The Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic is proud to celebrate the promotion of Clinic Teaching Assistant Jessica Esguerra, a third-year law student and member of the U.S. Air National Guard, to the rank of Major (O-4). Jessica, who previously served as a student advocate in the Veterans Clinic, and now serves as the Clinic's teaching assistant,…

Clinic Attorney Katie Becker Counsel of Record in Supreme Court Amicus Brief

Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic Staff Attorney Katie Becker served as Counsel of Record on an amicus brief recently filed with the Supreme Court of the United States in Soto v. United States. The brief was submitted on behalf of the National Law School Veterans Clinic Consortium (NLSVCC), a national coalition of law school legal clinics dedicated…

Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic Offering Free Legal Consultations in Mount Vernon, Missouri

The University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic, through its Tigers for Troops program, will offer free legal consultations regarding United States Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) disability compensation, discharge upgrades, and VA healthcare on Thursday, March 20th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Family of Christ Church in Mount Vernon, MO…

Staff Attorney Carter Brooks Templeton Argues Case in Federal Court

Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic attorney Carter Brooks Templeton argued the case of Ricky v. United States before the United States Court of Federal Claims on Thursday. The case centered around a veteran's entitlement to combat related special compensation, or CRSC. The case, which addresses the Air Force Board of Correction for Military Records denial of…

Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic Offering Free Legal Consultations for Homeless Veterans or Veterans At-Risk for Homelessness

March 13th, 2025 | 4801 E Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, Mo 64128 (9th Floor) | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM The University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic, through its Show-Me Home Program (LSV-H), is partnering with the Kansas City VA Medical Center to host a free legal event for Homeless Veterans and Veterans At-Risk for Homelessness. …

Free Pancake Breakfast on February 21st in Support of #PancakesForRoger

The Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic will be hosting a free pancake breakfast on Friday, February 21st from 9:00 – 10:30 AM. The breakfast will take place at the Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic inside Hulston Hall at 820 Conley Avenue, Columbia, MO 65211. The breakfast is hosted in honor of the #PancakesForRoger movement. About #PancakesForRoger: During the month of February, for every picture…

Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic Offering Free Virtual Legal Consultations

The Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic, through its Tigers for Troops program, will offer free VIRTUAL legal consultations regarding United States Department of Veterans Affairs ("VA") disability compensation, discharge upgrades, and VA healthcare on Thursday, February 6th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  Veterans must register ahead of time by clicking this link or by calling…

Staff attorney Carter Brooks Templeton featured on KTVO news

Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic attorney Carter Brooks Templeton was recently featured on KTVO news. Watch the interview here.

Staff Attorney Carter Brooks Templeton featured on Light on the Heartland

Staff Attorney Carter Brooks Templeton was a featured guest on Light on the Heartland, a public service program on the Bott Radio Network, this weekend. In his conversation with host Sherie Eklof, Mr. Templeton highlighted the Clinic's impactful work, its critical role in serving the state, and exciting upcoming events. Listen to the full interview below!

Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic Offering Free Legal Consultations in Macon

The University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic, through its Tigers for Troops program, will offer free legal consultations regarding United States Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) disability compensation, discharge upgrades, and VA healthcare at the Macon R-1 School District Central Office located at 902 N Missouri St., Macon, MO on Thursday, November 21st…