Criminal Law Clinic

Gain Valuable Experience at the Criminal Law Clinic

You will be paired with another student and supervised by a clinical professor as you represent actual clients. You are responsible for all aspects of the client's defense, including client interview and counseling; court pre-trial conferences; fact discovery and pre-trial motions; plea negotiations and trial.

When participating in the clinic, you may expect to:

• Acquire a limited license to participate
• Handle three to four cases during the semester
• Devote substantial time to the program: attend two 90-minute classes per week and schedule at least six clinic hours per week
• Attend irregularly scheduled court events: client and witness conferences and orientation sessions with Dayton Municipal Court and the Public Defender's Office
• Actively participate in the class component
• Explore ethical and practical criminal defense issues through lecture and simulations
• Develop effective representation skills
• Present your assigned cases in class for review and input from fellow participants