LAW JUVLAW - Juvenile Law

(1 unit)

The course will introduce students to juvenile law with an emphasis on dependency, delinquency and education law in California. Students will explore the overlapping interests of the State, parents and juveniles coming into play when children and families interact with government institutions. The course will further examine the sources of law and procedure governing these interactions. The course is meant to present a realistic picture of how attorneys involved in the lives of children, as well as, the complex ethical issues arising in representation of juveniles.