SUMMER FELLOW SPOTLIGHTS

Andrew Smiarowski

"I chose to volunteer at the VLI because when I came to law school, I wanted to help people. working at the VLI has allowed me to do that early in my legal career. So far, my favorite part of working here has been navigating the complex field of veterans benefits law and applying what I have learned for the VLI clients."

Mitchell Townsend

"I volunteer with the VLI because I believe the struggles faced by veterans to obtain needed benefits are often overlooked and wanted to help in any way I could. So far, the most enjoyable part of the fellowship has been familiarizing myself with the veterans' stories and having an active role in their claims."

Hanah Walker

"I believe that volunteering at the VLI was the ultimate way to utilize my legal education and allow me the chance to perfect my interviewing and counseling, legal writing, and other imperative skills that being an effective lawyer requires. I have thoroughly enjoyed and helping clients get the benefits they deserve."

"I chose to volunteer with the VLI Summer Fellowship program for the second summer in a row because I enjoy assisting Veterans with their benefits and disability claims. It is an excellent opportunity to give back to the Veteran community; the VLI program is enlightening, enriching, and fulfilling."

"I chose to participate in the VLI Summer Fellowship because I wanted to help those who served our country get the benefits they deserve. My experience has been both challenging and rewarding. I am learning a lot and hope to use the skills I am gaining when I graduate and practice law."