Clear reasoning, mature balance of judgment and an ability to appreciate and articulate the problems involved in the administration of justice are essential to a sound paralegal education. According to the Association of American Law Schools these qualities “are not the monopoly of any one subject-matter area or department, and certainly is not any particular course or combination of courses.” Students may meet the academic requirements for admission to Law School upon satisfactory completion of any of the degree programs in the Woods College of Advancing Studies.

Professors: Kristin Bullwinkel, A.B. Smith, J.D. Suffolk; Martin Kane II, A.B., J.D. Boston College; Paul Kane, A.B., J.D. Boston College; Judge James Menno, Probate and Family Court, A.B., Ph.L., J.D. Boston College.

LA 14101  Family Law
The family as we know it is not simply the result of chance. Its existence is defined and reinforced by law. This course examines the civil laws applicable to husband-wife and parent-child relationships, and current challenges to
traditional laws. Socio-economic as well as legal aspects of marriage, adoption, abortion, divorce and child custody are considered.
Spring, Thurs 6:30–9, Jan 21–May 6, Professor Paul Kane