LAW 696: Child and Family Law Policy Clinic
This course offers students the opportunity to explore the role of lawyers in advocating as well as in shaping public policy on behalf of children and families in a broad range of fora including the courts and legislature. The course is structured around three primary areas of advocacy and public policy lawyering: (1) legislative advocacy, focused upon the state legislative session; (2) mediation of child- and family-related matters; and (3) community education /street law. Direct representation of individual clients occurs on a limited basis, as part of broader advocacy efforts. Students engage in a variety of tasks, such as drafting legislation, analyzing and tracking legislation, co-mediating child- and family-related matters, and developing and implementing community education and street law projects. The semester includes fieldwork and class sessions. Pass/Fail. Enrollment Limited. [3 credit hours]
LAW 791: Child and Family Law Policy Clinic - Advanced
Two additional credit hours are awarded for an optional semester of fieldwork only. Maximum of five Clinic credits. Pass/Fail. Faculty approval required. [2 credit hours]
