Veteran Law Program

Purpose:
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Vets in Law provides aspiring veteran and military-connected law students with access to affordable pre-law advising and support.
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We focus on helping first-generation, low-income, and enlisted veterans navigate the complex application process.
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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:
- What to focus on for the LSAT
- How to choose a law school
- What application materials are needed
- 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
Meet the Leadership:
Vets in Law Members Enrolled in Law School:
- Gabriel Henriguez (2021, UCLA Law School)
- Annsleigh Anderson (2024, UCLA Law School)
- Cayden Lehr (2025, Pepperdine Law School)
- Jacob Mandel (2025, La Verne College of Law and Public Service)