This course includes a placement with a federal judge or a state court judge in New York City or surrounding jurisdictions with a related seminar.
Juvenile Delinquency
This course covers the historical, philosophical and legal foundations of the U.S. juvenile court system and its operation.
Juvenile Rights Law Clinic
Under the supervision of experienced faculty, students fully engage all facets of client-centered juvenile practice. Together with a multidisciplinary team, students represent children in child welfare matters filed in Manhattan Family Court.
Law, Corruption, and Government Oversight
This course focuses on the role of oversight in defending the integrity of public institutions against corruption and promoting the values of good government, including the rule of law, transparency, and accountability.
Law, Public Policy, and Social Change
This course covers legal history and how lawyers are involved in social change.
Legal Research: Criminal Law
This course helps students refine research skills, learn shortcuts, and develop cost-effective and efficient research strategies for criminal law related projects.
Legal Research: Practical Skills
This course focuses on methods for researching case law, constitutional law, statutes, and regulations in federal and state jurisdictions.
Legal Research: Skills for the Digital World
This course introduces students to advanced legal research techniques using both the latest computer technology and book resources.
Memo and Brief Writing
This writing and research course is designed for students who are interested in improving their memo and brief writing skills.
Mental Disability and Criminal Law
This course explores the relationship between mental disability and the criminal trial process.