Criminal Appellate Practice

In this clinical course, taught by a member of the State Appellate Defender Office, each student prepares a criminal appellate brief on behalf of a real client incarcerated in a Michigan prison who has been convicted of a felony after a jury trial. The students interview the client, present a mock oral argument to a panel of experienced criminal appellate practitioners, and ultimately ha ve their brief submitted to the Michigan Court of Appeals. The Criminal Appellate Practice course is available for 3 graded credits. Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Interested Students should contact Adj. Prof. Gail Rodwan, (313) 256-9833, Ext. 228 or gail@sado.org.