CLINICAL PROGRAMS : FAMILY ADVOCACY CLINIC

Duration: Full-year clinic
Credits: 8 credits (4 credits per semester/letter grade)

Students will represent individuals in contested family disputes, particularly those suffering from the consequences of domestic violence, sexual abuse and sexual assault.  Cases will include divorce, paternity, custody, visitation and child support disputes, guardianship and kinship care, and cases protecting the rights of victims of violence.  Students will work in collaboration with HarborCOV domestic violence services.  Students who have taken Family Law will be given preference.

Questions: Contact Professor Ilene Seidman at iseidman@suffolk.edu.