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The concentration in Criminal Law, Justice and Policy is designed for students who plan to practice criminal law as a prosecutor or defense attorney or to work at a policy level by advising legislatures on criminal justice reform measures. Students must have a minimum grade of 2.33 in each graded course used to earn this concentration. The courses provide in-depth exposure to all aspects of criminal law and procedure, with an emphasis on both skills and policy. Experiential learning is an important part of this concentration. A student seeking a substitution should consult with faculty advisor Prof. Cynthia Alkon. To earn the Criminal Law Concentration, students must complete the following required and elective courses:
Notes: * Note that some of these courses are courses generally required for the J.D. degree. Completion satisfies both the J.D. degree and the Criminal Law, Justice & Policy Concentration. ** This course can be taken either as a 3 unit elective or a 2 unit seminar, but not as both.