Feb. 24, 2025

Mizzou’s Child and Family Justice Clinic serves community while shaping next generation of attorneys

by Sara Diedrich Contact: Sara Diedrich, diedrichs@missouri.eduPhotos by Abbie Lankitus When the Child and Family Justice Clinic (CFJC) reopened last year at the University of Missouri School of Law, it restored an invaluable training ground for future attorneys and a vital lifeline for families in the state. Law students once again had the opportunity to advocate for real clients, gaining hands-on experience while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. There has been a growing movement in legal education to expand experiential learning, and Mizzou has long recognized its undeniable value to students, Paul Litton, dean of…