Fall or spring semester: 4 credits
The Misdemeanor
Clinic provides you with a vertical criminal defense representation
experience. You will represent defendants in pending Illinois criminal
misdemeanor cases from beginning to end. This includes the initial
client interview; client education and advice at different stages of the
case; all aspects of motion and trial preparation; case-specific legal
research, investigation techniques and strategies; witness preparation;
negotiation with the government; and preparation for a bench or jury
trial. You will contribute to class sessions after reading assigned
materials, attend weekly progress meetings with the professor, and
participate in role-playing sessions. You are not only expected to work
on your own case, but also to have a working knowledge of your
colleagues' cases. Students must be eligible for a 711 license.