In January 2009, Chapman University School of Law launched the AMVETS Legal Clinic, a pro-bono legal clinic for military service personnel unlike any other on the West Coast. The program provides experience to law students and free legal representation to veterans, service members and their families. In just two short years the clinic has had tremendous success and has made a huge impact in the lives of active duty service members and veterans. Second- and third-year students at Chapman handle all facets of cases, under the supervision of professors who are former JAG Officers, themselves.

By Spring 2011, the AMVETS Legal Clinic, had assisted over 70 clients, had 90 students participate in the program and had recovered approx. $4.6 million in compensation and benefits for active and retired military and their families. The AMVETS Legal Clinic focuses on assisting with the following types of matters: Traumatic Service Group Life Insurance (TSGLI) appeals, discharge upgrade applications, Veterans benefits appeals, and basic civil legal claims such as a landlord tenant dispute.