LAW 7169 - Criminal Appellate Practicum.

4 Credit Hours

Prerequisites: LAW 7165 and LAW 7167. 2.30 GPA or better required.
Requirements: Applicants must have a cumulative gpa of at least 2.30 at the time of enrollment.
Description
This is an elective course. This course provides students with an introduction to the theory and practice of criminal law at the appellate level. Students will work in teams to prepare legal briefs in active cases in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the Supreme Court of Georgia, and the United States Supreme Court. At the same time, students will study the broad fundamentals of appellate law and also develop in-depth understanding of the specific issues relevant to their case work to achieve a refined understanding of appellate practice in the state and/or federal courts. Limited enrollment. Admission only by application and permission of professor.