447A Advanced Criminal Defense Clinic

This course is available to students who have participated in one semester of the Criminal Defense Clinic and wish to participate for a second semester. Students may enroll only with approval of the Director of the Clinic. Students may participate for 1 or 2 credits.

Evaluation Methods
  • Reflective Writing
  • Live-client representation and case management
  • Class participation
Degree Requirements
Course Type
  • Clinic
Learning Outcomes
  • Knowledge and understanding of substantive and procedural law
  • Legal analysis and reasoning, legal research, problem-solving, and written and oral communication in the legal context
  • Exercise of proper professional and ethical responsibilities to clients and the legal system
  • Other professional skills needed for competent and ethical participation as a member of the legal profession

*Please note that this information is for planning purposes only, and should not be relied upon for the schedule for a given semester. Faculty leaves and sabbaticals, as well as other curriculum considerations, will sometimes affect when a course may be offered.