Southwestern Law School Los Angeles, CA
 

Complex Criminal Litigation (Capstone)

537CP | 2.0 credits

Description

This course integrates substantive law covered in the basic criminal law and criminal procedure courses, with a focus on practical litigation aspects of those subjects. The course offers a comprehensive overview of criminal litigation through a variety of skills exercises. The course should prove useful for any student interested in a career in criminal law, or in complex litigation in general.

Note: Prior or simultaneous enrollment in a criminal law-related externship is strongly recommended but not required. Prior or simultaneous enrollment in Trial Advocacy is also recommended. Students who have not taken Trial Advocacy should consult with the professor.

Prerequisites:

Criminal Law, Constitutional Criminal Procedure, and Evidence