To earn this Concentration, students must:

I. Core courses:

Choose 2 of the following options.

Students may satisfy the Law 822 course requirement by participating in either of the family law clinics, i.e., the Remington center's Family Law Project (a prison-based clinical program) or the Economic Justice Institute's Family Court Clinic.

II. Complete 2 courses from the following:

III. Complete 6 credits of experiential learning from the following:

IV. Complete 1 course from the following:

Family lawyers should have an understanding of broader issues involved in family law, so a working knowledge of tax, estate planning, and/or business law is especially useful.

V. Complete 2 additional elective courses from the following:

Additional Information

Please note: there is no formal Concentration declaration process. Graduating students will be asked to complete a survey confirming they have met the requirements, and their coursework will be reviewed by the Concentration advisor. It is highly recommended that students meet with the advisor before graduation.

For more information or questions about the Family Law Concentration, contact Professor Tonya Brito: tlbrito@wisc.edu.

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