Family Law Clinic – 7420

This clinic is grounded in the development of practical skills necessary to effectively develop and move family law cases from initial client interview to Judgment and Decree.

Of the twelve classes, four consist of simulated learning and the other eight consist of lecture with in-class exercises, such as, calculating child support. The four simulations include: client interview, initial case management conference, social early neutral evaluation, and a default hearing. The simulations are grounded in one fictional family law case file.

The Family Law Clinic may or may not offer students an opportunity to participate in trial. To obtain trial advocacy skills applicable in any litigation setting, students are advised but not required to enroll in Evidence and Trial Practice.

Anoka County Walk-In Clinic: All student attorneys must help staff the Anoka County Family Law Walk-In Clinic on two occasions during the academic year. These always fall on Friday. If you have a Friday afternoon commitment, you should immediately discuss your availability for this course commitment.