Students spend approximately 12 to 15 hours per week practicing in regional criminal courts under the supervision of prosecutors or public defenders or practicing civil law under the supervision of regional legal services lawyers. The classroom component of the course will focus on skills development, mastery of the law required for effective representation, issues of professional responsibility, and student presentations based on field work experiences.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Lawyering Skills (720)
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.