- Interviewing and counseling clients
- How to conduct an effective investigation
- Effectively arguing pre-trial suppression motions and speedy trial issues
- How to best develop a case theory
- Asserting affirmative defenses and evidentiary issues
- Negotiating productively with the opposing party
- How to best argue for bail reduction and sentencing
- Learning extensive trial advocacy skills and techniques actually representing their clients in court in felony preliminary hearings and misdemeanor trials.
Registration Information
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Criminal Defense Clinic: |
One semester course offered both Fall and Spring semesters |
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# of Credits: |
4 credits (may drop one credit in exchange for satisfying 35 hours of student’s pro bono requirement). |
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Pre-requisites: |
Evidence |
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Registration Information: |
Open to JD 3L students and 2nd semester 2L students. |