LAW 539 - Criminal Justice Clinic

Students in the Criminal Justice Clinic represent poor clients facing criminal charges in trial-level state courts. In addition to appearing at court hearings, including trials and sentencing hearings, CJC students represent clients at each stage of the criminal trial process, including factual investigation, legal research, and plea negotiations. The Clinic also contains a classroom component in which students learn substantive law and procedure, as well as trial skills. Permission of the instructor is required; limited enrollment. A student enrolled in the course may not simultaneously participate in another clinical or externship program. This is a two-semester course. (This course will satisfy the actual practice graduation requirement). Credits: 10 (five in the fall, five in the spring) King and Shapiro