COURSE NUMBER & NAME: 331 Family Law

CREDIT HOURS: Three (3) REQUIRED: no ELECTIVE: yes

PREREQUISITES (Required): NONE

PREREQUISITES (Advised): Strongly advised to have had Con Law and Tax.

WHEN OFFERED: Usually in the Fall Semester

SUBSTANTIVE COVERAGE AND OBJECTIVES OF COURSE:

This is a survey course in Family Law that focuses primarily on marriage, divorce, and issues related to dissolution of a marriage. There is an emphasis on Tennessee Law.

RELATION TO OTHER OFFERINGS IN CURRICULUM:

The course touches on issues concerning Procedure, Tax, Con Law, Bankruptcy, and Conflicts.

RELATION TO BAR EXAM SUBJECTS:

Bar Course.

RELATION TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

This is a good general practice course. It is also recommended for someone interested in a family law practice.