LAW 657: Criminal Practice Clinic
Students obtain experience in pretrial, trial, and post-conviction matters under the close supervision of clinical faculty. Students represent individuals charged with felonies from indictment through disposition - either trial or plea negotiation and sentencing - and, in some instances, on appeal. In addition, students handle post-conviction relief petitions on behalf of persons in prison. Criminal Practice and Procedure and Evidence recommended. Either semester or both may be taken. Three credits are awarded in the first semester in which the student is enrolled, which includes a series of introductory classes on the lawyering process and relevant issues of substantive law and procedure. Pass/Fail. Enrollment limited. [3 credit hours]
LAW 721: Criminal Practice Clinic – Advanced
Two credits are awarded in the optional second semester. Maximum credit of five Clinic hours. Pass/Fail. Faculty approval required. [2 credit hours]
