Class contemplates learning through service. Class includes paper requirement, and paper could be written with this focus. Class requires paper relying upon experiences in placement, which is graded. Service recipients evaluate service. The supervising attorneys must evaluate the students' work.
Service develops civic education.
Placement is public defender law offices, and students see criminal justice system in all its glory. Knowledge enhances service. Criminal Process Class provides instruction in criminal law and Trial Advocacy class provides instruction in trial skills in preparation for service. Learning from other class members. Students will perform the lawyering skills in role play exercises.