LAW 7833

Criminal Defense Trial Clinic

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2015-2016 Catalog.

Students represent defendants in non-felony, non-jury criminal cases. The course has both a classroom and courtroom component. The classroom component focuses on all aspects of the handling of a criminal case, including criminal law and procedure, ethics, trial strategy, plea bargaining and trials. The courtroom component involves attendance at court proceedings, including pre-trial conferences. Each student potentially may interview clients and witnesses, and prepare clients and witnesses for trial. All students will conduct negotiations with the District Attorney's Office, do legal research, conduct fact investigation, prepare discovery demands and engage in motion practice.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: Evidence recommended.

Permission Note Limited enrollment.

Course Attribute (CU-CEL)

When Offered Fall.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies the skills requirement.

Comments This course requires off premises travel. The student is responsible for travel to and from the sites.

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