Veteran Law Program

Purpose:

• Vets in Law provides aspiring veteran and military-connected law students with access to affordable pre-law advising and support.

• We focus on helping first-generation, low-income, and enlisted veterans navigate the complex application process.

• Our program facilitates a comprehensive veteran-to-law school pipeline by building a strong community and establishing mentorships with current student veterans at law schools.

Assist Veteran Students With:

1. What to focus on for the LSAT
2. How to choose a law school
3. What application materials are needed
4. What to expect when you start law school

Program Introduction: view presentation slides here

2025-26 LEADERSHIP:

• Jonathan Banasihan banasihan2026@lawnet.ucla.edu

YOUTUBE VIDEOS:

• The program purpose - Gabriel Henriquez (3rd year law student, Veteran)

FALL WORKSHOPS 2025:

• 2025-10-16 Law Application Workshop (Flyer, RSVP)
• 2025-11-06 Law Personal Statement Workshop (Flyer, RSVP)

Join the UCLA Pre-Law Program: https://sa.ucla.edu/forms/p/LawInterest
Not a UCLA student but you are interested in being involved? Please email Jonathan about your interest and more information.

Past Workshops:

• 2024-04-15 Grants Pass vs. Johnson review (Flyer)
• 2023-10-13 Learn about the Pre-Law Program
• 2023-03-17 LSAT-Lab Workshop (Flyer)
• 2023-02-01 UCLA Law Veteran Alumni Panel (Flyer, Images)

Former Program Leadership:
Gabriel Henriguez (2021-25 co-founder)
Paige Brown (2022-23 co-founder)
Jonathan Banasihan (2025- present)

Program as Established in 2023