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Families, Children, and the Law
Penn State Law provides a robust curriculum in family law and offers students the opportunity to put their newfound knowledge to use representing real clients in the Family Law Clinic.
Students may earn Concentration recognition in Families, Children, and the Law using courses from the Selected Courses section below. J.D. students must earn a minimum of 12 credits and LL.M. students a minimum of 9 credits. A minimum grade of ‘C’ is required for each course being used toward this Concentration. Upon verification of completion, students will receive a document of recognition.
Declare your intent to complete this Concentration - Concentration Declaration Application
Families, Children, and the Law Faculty
Selected Courses:
- Advanced Family Law Clinic
- Children and the Law (formerly Juvenile Law)
- Conflict of Laws
- Family Law
- Family Law Clinic
- Law & Sexuality
- Law & (In)Equality
- Public Health Law
- Wills, Trusts, & Estates
Additional Experiential Opportunities:
- Externships Everywhere (Associate Dean for Academic Affairs approval required)
- Family Law Society
- Public Interest and Nonprofit Externship Placements
- Semester in Washington
- State Government Externship Placements
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