LAW 0761:
Family Justice Seminar: Temple Legal Aid Office
Fall 2025 • Section 21
Course offerings for are still tentative. The information below is subject to change.
Course Description
This course is designed to be taken in tandem with the Family Justice Clinic. The course will focus on the substantive, procedural and practice issues which arise in representing families impacted by state intervention in an array of legal matters. This course will combine the theoretical and practical aspects of lawyering by covering topics such as basic lawyering skills, legal theory, and the role of lawyers in promoting justice for families. The seminar will also include regular case rounds where students can collectively strategize about actual cases and advocacy projects while engaging in critical self-reflection about lawyering and professional responsibility.
Schedule
| Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|
| Th 10:00-11:50 AM | TBA |
Additional Time Requirements
Avg. of 14-18 hrs/ wk for all work, 8-10 hrs/wk in office. Avg. 10-12 hour
Registration Info
Registration Notes
This course is open only to students enrolled in the Temple Legal Aid Office Family Justice Clinic. Students enrolled in the clinic will be automatically enrolled in this course. This course does not fulfill the upper level writing requirement. 3 credit pass/fail cl inic & 2 credit graded seminar.
Co-Requisites
You must take this course in conjunction with the following courses:
- LAW 0747 (Family Justice Clinic: Temple Legal Aid Office)
Book List/Materials
Materials To Be Announced