The Cornell Law School Veterans Law Practicum has secured two major victories for survivors of military sexual assault, helping restore long-denied honor, dignity, and benefits to veterans whose service was derailed by trauma.
Under the supervision of James Hardwick, adjunct professor and supervising attorney, the Veterans Law Practicum provides free, high-quality legal representation to veterans seeking justice in cases involving military sexual trauma, discharge upgrades, and appeals before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and federal courts. Law students working in the practicum gain firsthand experience in advocacy and client representation while confronting systemic barriers faced by survivors of sexual assault in the armed forces.
In August 2025, the Veterans Law Practicum achieved a life-changing victory for a female Army veteran and survivor of military sexual assault who has been fighting for her rightfully earned benefits for over two decades.
