HDFS helps students develop the knowledge and skills needed for law school and policy-related careers because it uniquely trains students to see the significant influence of family functioning and societal factors on human well-being. This lens promotes the following skills identified by the American Bar Association as necessary for law school applicants and practicing lawyers.
- Can read, communicate and think critically.
- Exhibit listening and communication skills that promote public service and social justice.
Source: American Bar Association
Additionally, the coursework and experiential learning opportunities in the HDFS major (list a few courses here) provide training on navigating family and community dynamics, which is essential for many specialized fields of law, including juvenile law, family/divorce law, wills/trusts/estates, tax law, consumer protection law, criminal justice, and tribal law.
We can encourage you to communicate with the Pre-Professional Advising Office for guidance on graduate program requirements.
My undergraduate degree permeates every aspect of my life, personally and professionally. It has paved the way for success to all my aspirations. My success as a family law attorney was integral to my election as a Superior Court Judge. During my contested election, my campaign focus on child and family issues totally changed the climate of the campaign in my rural five county area. All the candidates in every race brought into the issues I outlined as pivotal issues. Children and families became every candidate's issues. It is a rare voter who has not been impacted by a family legal issue in some way.
