Federal Criminal Advocacy: Charging, Detention, and Sentencing (653-1)

Instructors

Abizer Zanzi

Meeting Info

Rubloff 155 - Parrillo Courtro: Fri 8:25AM - 10:15AM

Overview of class

This is a simulation-based course focused on developing practical professional advocacy skills. Prior knowledge or study of federal criminal law or procedure is not required or necessary. Students will learn the basic legal principles for each topic through readings and class discussion, but the emphasis of the course will be on learning how to apply challenging factual and ethical scenarios to each proceeding through oral and written assignments. Class time will be largely devoted to practicing these skills and receiving feedback. Over the course of the semester, students will have an opportunity to interact with and gain insight from several federal judges and practitioners.

Learning Objectives

Students will: (1) gain an understanding of how the federal criminal justice system operates in practice through reading assignments, class discussion and exercises; (2) develop practical persuasive writing skills through writing assignments that federal prosecutors and defense attorneys often prepare; and (3) develop public speaking and oral argument skills through mock hearings before federal judges.

Class Attributes

Satisfies Prof Writing degree req

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: MSL and Tax Students are not eligible to enroll.