Family Law & Social Policy Certificate

Students who participate in the Family Law and Social Policy Program are eligible for a certificate that recognizes their concentration in this area. Although first year students are invited to center prorgam, to meet center faculty members, and to participate in family law-related activities, program requirements begin in the second year.

Certificate Requirements

To qualify for the certificate, students must take Family Law (Law 720) and an additional twelve credits from the Family Law and Social Policy Curriculum. At least one of the elective courses must meet the capstone requirement. In addition, students must earn at least a 3.0 in all required courses for the certificate.  Students may not double-count any certificate courses towards other certificate requirements and students may not earn more than two certificates at the College of Law.

The following courses currently meet the capstone requirement:  Children's Rights and Family Law Clinic, Elder Law Clinic, Externships in Family Law, Lawyering Skills:  Planning for the Non-Traditional Family, Child Health Policy, and Advanced Family Issues.  Please note that this list is not exhaustive and students should check with the Center Executive Director for more information on the capstone requirement. 

Application

Students must apply to the Center Executive Director during the fall semester of their second year of law school to be eligible for the certificate.  Interested students should contact the Center Executive Director by Sept 15th of their fall semester.