Only offered in the spring, the Criminal Law Residency Program gives students in their final year of law school an opportunity for intensive practical training in the field. The 2-credit weekly seminar focuses on development of professional judgment as well as doctrine and skills related to the Residency. Students are placed in prosecutor's and public defender's offices, and private law firms and work 3-5 days each week. In addition to the 2-credit seminar, students receive between 8 and 13 credits for work at the Residency Placement. Students must apply and be accepted into the program before being matched with a Residency Placement. Due to the intensity of the workload, applicants should be in their final year of law school and have a demonstrated interest and prior course work in the substantive area of criminal law. Grading: Pass/Fail Credits: 2 Offered: Spring Subject Areas: Criminal Law
