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Nov 17, 2024
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LAW 7643 - Family Law Clinic
Credits: 6
Under the supervision and coaching of an experienced clinical faculty member, student associates in the VanSickle Family Law Clinic represent and provide counsel to low-income clients in matters of family law such as divorce, custody and visitation, child support, modifications, court-appointed amicus or attorney ad-litem, protective orders, mediation, and adoption. Through client representation, the clinic seminar, team collaboration, and one-on-one instruction, student associates have the opportunity to engage in the performance of fundamental lawyering skills necessary for competent representation and zealous advocacy. These skills include but are not limited to, conducting interviews, advising clients on legal matters, problem-solving and decision making, negotiating, fact development and analysis, strategic case planning, motion and trial practice, drafting legal pleadings and ancillary documents, organization and management of legal casework, and self-reflection. Students in the clinic also collaborate with judges, Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP), and other community organizations to improve access to justice. Through the clinic’s pro se “Self-Help Desk” at George L. Allen Sr. courthouse, students provide brief services to self-represented family law litigants such as help with completing pro se forms and answering routine procedural questions. Prerequisites: Completion of all first year courses and good academic standing. Corequisite: LAW 7350 Professional Responsibility.
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