Criminal Practice Class

Catalog description

This course is the class component of the Criminal Practice Clinic. Each three hour class session focuses on a particular aspect of criminal practice, such as client interviewing, bail arguments, cross examination, or negotiations. This is a practice-oriented class that emphasizes the practical realities of criminal law practice. Students learn about issues commonly facing the Clinic’s indigent clients, including substance misuse, mental health, and modern policing practices. Grading is based on classroom participation and preparation for simulations. This course cannot be taken for an S/U grade.