Family Law Concentration

Students may represent multiple clients in New York City Family Court and Supreme Court and before administrative agencies. Students will typically engage in a variety of tasks, such as client intake; fact investigation; interviewing clients and witnesses; obtaining and preparing documentary and demonstrative exhibits; analyzing and researching legal issues; drafting internal office memoranda, memoranda of law and various court papers; engaging in mediation and negotiation; appearing in court on behalf of clients; meeting with community groups and public officials; and drafting proposed legislation, regulations, policy papers and community education materials.