Mission Statement

The Family Law Society (FLS) is dedicated to providing family law education, preparing students to become successful lawyers and improving our communities.

Upcoming Events:

Sex Education Panel
November 19, 2010. 11:00am-12:00pm, Room 205

Stand for the Family Student Symposium
March 5th and 6th, 2010. Students are encouraged to submit papers and project proposals. Click on below link for more details regarding paper and project submissions.

Symposium Information
General Call for Papers

CLE on Counseling and Ethics in Utah Family Practice
12-4 pm, Friday, November 20, 2009. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the counseling and ethics of family law practice.

Why Join:

Family law touches everyone's lives and is frequently a source of political controversy. Family law involves divorce, child support, custody, visitation, parental rights, alimony, marriage, adoption, bankruptcy, tax law and criminal law. The FLS helps students prepare to be better lawyers and members of the community. The Society works closely with faculty and other scholars to better educate students and provide service opportunities.

Fast Facts:¹

1. Family law is the single largest area of law practiced in America.
2. Over half of all lawyers report dealing with family law issues every year.
3. Family Law is the 'bread-and-butter' practice of most small and medium sized law firms and solo practitioners.
4. Professionally done, the practice of family law involves professional service in the highest and most demanding sense.

How to get Involved?

Email Alisa Rogers at ajr62@byulaw.net to join and receive emails regarding activities

2009-2010 Leadership

President:	Alisa Rogers
Vice President	Andrew Stoddard
Secretary:	Allison Belnap
Treasurer:	Nakisa Samakar
3L Rep:	Cristi Barnes
2L Rep:	Brittany Ratelle, Elicia Hanson, Jacob Hart
1L Rep:	Julie Slater

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¹Lynn D. Wardle & Laurence C. Nolan, Fundamental Principles of Family Law 22 - 23(2d ed., William S. Hein & Co. 2006).