
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
Student Perspective: Criminal Law Clinic
See how students are able to get real-world experience in the University of Dayton School of Law's Criminal Law Clinic.
Student Perspective: Criminal Law Clinic
See how students are able to get real-world experience in the University of Dayton School of Law's Criminal Law Clinic.