An in-depth discussion of legal theory as well as practical experience representing clients charged with criminal misconduct. Students are expected to devote a significant number of hours each week to the practice experience, as determined by the faculty member responsible for each clinical offering. Additionally, students participate in a classroom component taught by members of the faculty in conjunction with the supervising attorneys under whom the students are working in the field.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Lawyering Skills (720) and Professional Responsibility (735) are required for clinical courses. Additional prerequisites may be required for specific clinical courses.
This is an elective course. Most, though not all, electives are offered each year. Students may expect to have at least one opportunity to subscribe to all electives at some time in their three years in the college.