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As a lawyer who practices criminal law, you will either prosecute criminal cases or defend those accused of crimes. Your choice to prosecute the accused or to defend them will determine where you work.
After you gain experience in criminal law, you may decide to change direction. Lawyers who have practiced criminal law for several years often switch sides — from prosecutor to defense lawyer or vice versa. You may also consider working at a policy level by advising legislatures on criminal justice reform measures.
If you focus on criminal law, you should take the following courses.
Below are recommended courses related to criminal law. You should choose courses that interest you or that will further your career objectives.
You should also consider taking one or more of the following courses related to criminal law.
Innocence Project Criminal Defense Clinic
Learn about current externship opportunities by contacting Ms. Cecily Becker at cbecker@law.tamu.edu.
Criminal Law Society
Below is a list of faculty who teach criminal law courses or are interested in the area. Please contact them if you have questions.