LAW 0978:
Parents, Children and the State
Summer 2023 • Section 51
• CRN 11615
Course Description
This writing seminar examines constitutional, statutory and policy issues which arise as a result of the allocation of power between children, parents, and the government both within and outside of the family unit. The course will examine the rights and responsibilities of parents and children, and look closely at the role of government in relation to both protecting and regulating these rights. The course will focus on the child welfare system, but also will take into consideration other laws and legal systems which interface with the child welfare system. Students will develop tools to engage in critical and intersectional analysis in considering the role of race, class, gender, and sexual orientation in the design and application of these laws and legal systems. Students will also investigate the unique role of lawyers within these legal systems, and in advocating for reform and/or abolition of relevant laws and systems.
Schedule
| Day/Time | Location | Note |
|---|---|---|
| M/W 6:00-7:50 PM | Online Meeting | Hybrid, mix of online and in-person sessions |
Registration Info
Registration Notes
Prerequisite: Law 401 (Litigation Basics); Law 402 (Civil Procedure I); Law 404 (Constitutional Law); Law 406 (Contracts); Law 410 (Criminal Law I); Law 414 (Legal Research and Writing I and II); Law 418 (Property); Law 420 (Torts); Law 439 (Business Basics for Lawyers) NOTE: Students may not register for both this course and Law 645 (Parents, Children and the State). This course may not be taken until after the mandated First Year Program has been completed.