FAMILY LAW
DePaul’s family law curriculum is designed to address a broad spectrum of issues spanning both the public and private sectors. Students engage in coursework and hands-on training covering an array of topics, such as child advocacy, juvenile justice, partnership, marriage and divorce, domestic violence, disability and elder law. This comprehensive approach ensures that students graduate with a well-rounded understanding and the practical skills necessary to navigate the complexities of family law in diverse contexts.
FAMILY LAW
CERTIFICATE: Family Law
To earn a certificate in family law, you must complete the 86 credits required for the JD degree. Within the required coursework, you must complete at least 15 credit hours from the approved course list and earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the certificate courses. If you take more than 15 hours from the approved list, all grades earned in those courses will be factored into the GPA requirement for the certificate.
For detailed certificate requirements and an approved course list, visit go.depaul.edu/certificates
PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES
• Domestic Violence Practicum
• Externships with governmental agencies, public interest organizations and private firms
• Family Law Field Clinic
• Schiller DuCanto & Fleck Family Law Center
• Child & Family Law Association
• Moot Court
UPPER-LEVEL COURSES
Course offerings may vary from year to year.
• Adoption Law
• Children & the Law
• Children’s Human Rights Under International Law
• Disability Law
• Domestic Violence Practicum
• Education Law & Policy
• Elder Law
• Estate Planning
• Externship Program
• Family Law
• Field Clinic Practice & Seminar: Family Law
• Financial Aspects of Divorce
• Health Care Delivery Systems
• Independent Study
• Introduction to Corporate Finance
• Juvenile Justice
• Legal Drafting: Child Advocacy
• Legal Drafting: Family Law
• Mediation: Family Law
• Restorative Justice
• Senior Research Seminar
• Wills & Trusts
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