Law
Franklin Pierce School of Law :: Clinical (LAW)
LCL 917 (1ON) - Criminal Practice Clinic
Criminal Practice Clinic
Online Course Delivery Method: Online (no campus visits), EUNH
Credits: 3.0
Term: Summer 2020 - Law (05/18/2020 - 08/21/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Summer 2020 - Law (05/18/2020 - 08/21/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
4
CRN: 71055
CRN: 71055
The Criminal Practice Clinic is an intensive clinical experience in which students represent indigent clients accused of crimes. This Clinic focuses on courtroom advocacy and the development of client-centered skills. Students interview and counsel clients, engage in plea negotiations with prosecutors, conduct witness examination at hearings, and represent clients in all phases of criminal trials in the circuit and superior courts. Grading is based on student performance during client representation. Grading factors include communication with clients, file organization, case analysis and preparation, hearing/trial advocacy, plea negotiations, and interaction with the clinical supervisor. Eligibility: Open to 2Ls and 3Ls. Prerequisites: Evidence and Professional Responsibility. Course enrollment is limited to 8 students. Course format: clinic. Grading: other (see syllabus), 100%. This course cannot be taken for an S/U grade.
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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5/18/2020 | 8/21/2020 | Hours Arranged | ONLINE |