About the course

Family law is a hot practice area because the modern variety of family relationships presents new and challenging questions for the law. The field offers sustained employment opportunities because people always need help with the family issues of daily life. Whether you work for a small firm, solo practice, legal aid organization, governmental agency or court, family law offers a variety of contexts for practice. Family lawyers handle disputes about parental rights, child support, divorce, marriage recognition, grandparents? rights, adoption, juvenile issues, and domestic violence. They work as advocates, prosecutors, guardians ad litem, mediators, magistrates, and judges.

　　Distinguish yourself at Akron Law through our specialized training and experience opportunities. In addition to our many course offerings, externships give you practical training in domestic relations courts, juvenile courts, legal aid organizations, family and children services agencies, and the prosecutor?s child support enforcement agency. Akron Law?s longstanding affiliation with the local bar association offers an organized mentoring program and opportunity for students to network with practicing attorneys from their first year. Opportunities to work as upper-classmen with local practitioners and judges give you that apprenticeship experience to help you go from the classroom to the courtroom. In fact, as part of our new Domestic Relations Clinic, you can appear in Portage County court, argue at hearings, prepare legal briefs, and advise clients under the supervision and guidance of an experienced practitioner. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Akron
Fall (August), 2024	Akron
Spring (January), 2025	Akron
Fall (August), 2025	Akron
Spring (January), 2026	Akron

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Akron

Preferred scores on the TOEFL IBT (internet based test) are a 102 and 610 for the PBT (paper based test). Register for the TOEFL.

　　The preferred score on the IELTS is a 7.5. Resume: This should summarize your education, work experience, any publications, and other relevant credentials and accomplishments.

　　A personal statement. The personal statement may expand on your application or reveal a side of yourself not expressed on your application. Letters of recommendation: Letters may be from instructors, employers, colleagues, or others. Letters of recommendation should come from appropriate sources.

　　Full Admission may be given to any applicant who desires to pursue a graduate degree and has a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with an overall grade-point average of 2.75 or better or 3.00 for the last two years (64 semester credits or equivalent), or holds an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in or appropriate to the intended field, or holds a baccalaureate or master's degree from a foreign college or university with first-class standing or its equivalent, plus satisfactory evidence of competence in English. intended field, or holds a baccalaureate or master's degree from a foreign college or university with first-class standing or its equivalent, plus satisfactory evidence of competence in English.

　　Original transcripts/diplomas or certified true copies from all universities, professional schools, and/or colleges previously attended (or currently attending) must be submitted to The University of Akron's Graduate School. If the institution is not English speaking, the transcripts must also accompany an exact certified English translation. Certified true copies must bear the original stamp and signature of the appropriate school official.

　　A minimum score of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL.

　　A minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 102.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Akron. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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