The course provides training in the trial and pre-trial skills necessary to function as an effective prosecution or defense attorney. The course traces the criminal process from the time an accused is taken into custody or charged with a crime through the determination of guilt and sentencing. Students not planning to extern may enroll on a space-available basis. Generally, one section of the course is offered during the fall and two sections are offered during the spring term. The course is not offered during the summer term.
Students receive three hours of academic credit.
Felony placements will generally receive a maximum of 6 or 9 credits as approved by Professor Krieger . Duties include representing indigent criminal defendants in pre-trial proceedings, hearings, trials and all matters relating to the criminal process. They must also be certified pursuant to the Student Practice Rule. There are generally 6-9 placements available in Tallahassee, Quincy, Monticello and Crawfordville. Felony placements will generally receive a maximum of 6 or 9 credits as approved by Professor Krieger .