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Widener Delaware Law Veterans Law Clinic (VLC)
Law school clinic at Widener University Delaware Law School providing free legal representation to primarily low-income and disabled veterans and their dependents in appealing adverse VA decisions, plus assistance with VA discharge upgrades and simple wills. Student attorneys and volunteer attorneys have recovered $17M+ in VA benefits.
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- Wilmington, Delaware (4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803); serves veterans and dependents statewide (Delaware)
- Eligibility
- Primarily low-income and disabled veterans and their dependents appealing adverse VA disability decisions
- Availability
- Casework handled by clinic director and staff attorneys alongside volunteer attorneys and student interns; contact by phone or email at dlvlc@widener.edu for assistance
- Last Verified
- October 9, 2026
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