This Core Curriculum course covers constitutional doctrines affecting substantive criminal law such as interpretation of penal legislation, principles of culpability and conduct, and analysis of harm.
Criminal Prosecution Clinic – (New York County)
In the Criminal Prosecution Clinic – New York County, students investigate and prosecute misdemeanor cases as Student Assistant District Attorneys at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.
Legal Practice I
This course integrates the teaching of legal reasoning and analysis, predictive legal writing, and legal research and problem solving with other lawyering skills, such as fact analysis and client interviewing.
Legal Practice II
This course introduces students to persuasive legal writing, oral advocacy, client counseling, and negotiation.
Professional Responsibility
This course provides an introduction to professional and ethical issues that concern lawyers throughout their careers.