Func and Duties of Prosecutor

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Elective Course Course Requirement: writing assignments Satisfies Upper Level Writing requirement Fulfills Criminal Law Concentration elective This doctrinal course is designed to assist students to better understand the substantive, practical, and ethical demands expected of those who wish to begin a career as a public lawyer in the area of criminal justice. While the course title correctly suggests a focus on the role of the prosecutor, much of the design has good and high value for those seeking a career as a public defender. The essence of public service in the area of criminal justice is bound up in these two roles. This course intends to make clear, through practical applications, the ethical and professional roots of their shared traditions.