Class Information
Spring 2014
5397 Immigration and Family Law - HEPPARD/BECK- 23716
Professor(s):
Janet Beck (INACTIVE)
Judge Janet Heppard (ADJUNCT)
Credits: 3
Course Areas: International Law
Family Law
Time: 4:00p-5:30p MW Location: TUII-211
Course Outline: In this class, students will learn about and work individually and in groups to find legal solutions to hypothetical situations where family-based immigration law and family law (e.g. marriage, divorce, adoption, domestic violence, the Hague Convention and Suits Affecting the Parent Child Relationship) intersect. They will develop practical skills that will enable them to successfully represent clients who are seeking immigration benefits through a family member while learning the areas of family law that may affect their immigration client.
Course Syllabus: Syllabus
Course Notes: Quota = 20
Prerequisites:
First Day Assignments:
Final Exam Schedule: 05/05 4-7pm 240 TU2
This course will have:
Exam:
Paper:
Satisfies Senior Upper Level Writing Requirement: No
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