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Prospective Students

Criminal Law & Procedure

DePaul's criminal law program provides you with a multifaceted introduction to the theory and practice of criminal law. Courses draw on the real-world experiences of a nationally recognized faculty engaged in all aspects of criminal law, including representing clients in capital cases, exploring the use of forensic science in the courtroom, studying terrorism, developing litigation strategies and drafting treatises on numerous criminal law topics. Faculty members work closely with you in academic and professional pursuits, including research projects, moot court trials, externship placements, and client representation in felony cases. Through strong mentorship in a supportive environment, our program promotes intellectual rigor, curiosity, and ethical and social responsibility.

Special Opportunities

Courses
  • Advanced Criminal Procedure
  • Criminal Juvenile Justice
  • Criminal Procedure
  • Evidence
  • Federal Courts
  • Federal Criminal Law
  • Federal Habeas Corpus Practicum

Faculty

Andrea D. Lyon
Associate Dean for Clinical Programs
Clinical Professor of Law
Director, Center for Justice in Capital Cases
Supervisor, Death Penalty Legal Clinic

Leonard L. Cavise
Professor of Law
Director, Center for Public Interest Law
Director, Chiapas Human Rights Practicum

Stephan Landsman
Professor of Law
Robert A. Clifford Chair in Tort Law & Social Policy

Bruce L. Ottley
Director, DePaul University/University College Dublin Cooperative Program
Co-Director, International Aviation Law Institute
Interim Director Health Law Institute