The law affects people from cradle to grave. Many of America's children face hurdles growing up. Nearly a quarter of American children live in poverty. Hundreds of thousands of children are abused and neglected each year.
Teenagers commit an alarming amount of violent crime.
Nearly half of all marriages end in divorce, and divorce often traumatizes children. Lawyers play a major role in responding to these and other problems facing America's families and children. The number of Americans aged 65 and older exceeds the entire population of Canada. Before the middle of the 21st century, one of every four Americans will be 65 or older. Students who wish to use their legal training to help children, families, and seniors will find that the McGeorge curriculum provides excellent training.