Stetson University College of Law received “robust state support” for its Veterans Law Institute and Veterans Advocacy Clinic in the new state budget that took effect July 1.

The clinic, which is part of Stetson’s Veterans Law Institute, provides free legal services to veterans and their family members who are appealing decisions about their disability benefits. It also gives students an opportunity to gain legal experience while helping U.S. military veterans, according to the university.

The 2024-2025 state budget provides $438,000 in funding for the Veterans Law Institute and Veterans Advocacy Clinic.