Rights of Children

This course will explore issues of children's rights from the perspective of the practicing attorney in administrative and court proceedings involving juvenile delinquency, abuse and neglect, special education, school discipline, and, if time permits, emancipation of minor children. Our discussions will examine doctrinal, procedural, and ethical considerations raised in these contexts, with a particular focus on the challenges and opportunities involved in navigating the roles of "advocate" and "guardian" in developing appropriate attorney-client relationships with children.

Fall, Spring