### Question
How is the "legal assistance" defined?


### Answer
The term **legal assistance** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1044c* as follows -

> legal services authorized under section 1044 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1044c*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 53-MISCELLANEOUS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS**

