LAW 7803E - Mental Health & Criminal Law Practice

1 to 3 Credit Hours

Description
This is an elective course. Students will learn substantive law relating to mental health issues in the criminal justice system and then apply that knowledge in simulated advocacy skill workshops. Students will learn through reading, discussion, extensive role-playing, and self-reflection. Students will conduct simulated client interviews, expert preparation, competency bench trials, and criminal responsibility jury trial using a mock case file.