Fall 2012
    Law No.: LAW9008
    Sched. No.: 112821533

Children and the Law*
Section 1
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Block, Andrew K.



Administrative Information:
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Days, Times (Room):W, 1600-1800 (WB121)
Credits:3Type:Seminar
Capacity:16 **This information is current as of 05/24/2013 06:18:32 AM**
Current Enrollment:15 **This information is current as of 05/24/2013 06:18:32 AM**

Course Description:

In this seminar students will examine the law’s treatment of children’s rights, and state obligations to children, in the context of three sets of relationships: (1) Children and their families; (2) Children and the Courts; and (3) Children and Custodial Agencies (Departments of Social Services and Juvenile Justice, and Schools). Through reading and discussing a wide array of materials – cases, law review articles, social science research and media accounts – students will explore the current state of the law regarding these relationships, the complexities involved with assigning rights and responsibilities to children and those who care for them, and the barriers and limitations on courts and legislatures when making decisions regarding children.

NOTE: Laptops are not allowed during class sessions.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT: Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory; students who do not attend will be dropped.
COURSE REQUIREMENT: Class participation and two papers. The first paper will be ten pages. For the second paper, students will have the option of writing a 15 page substantial revision of their first paper, or a ten page paper on a different topic. Students may be asked to give oral defenses of their papers to the class.