LAW 7410 - Caprock Regional Public Defender Clinic II

The clinic will provide court-appointed legal representation to criminal defendants and juvenile respondents for the courts of the participating rural counties of the South Plains region. Students will apply their legal education to all aspects of criminal representation including investigation, interviewing clients and witnesses, legal research, legal writing, negotiations, and all courtroom trial skills. The classroom component will continue the student’s study of criminal law and procedure focusing on skills development, ethics, and case strategy in real ongoing criminal matters.

Prerequisites & Notes
Required Prerequisites: Must be a third-year law student. Must not be on academic probation. Students placed on academic probation while participating in clinic will be withdrawn from clinic hours. Recommended Prerequisites: Criminal Procedure, Professional Responsibility, Evidence, Texas Criminal Procedure, Trial Advocacy, and/or Mock Trial or Moot Court.

Credits: 4