Area of Focus
Area of Focus
William Mitchell’s criminal law program integrates legal theory, ethics, and practical skills to fully prepare you for a career in criminal justice and related fields. Attorneys with a focus in criminal law often work as public defenders, private defense attorneys, prosecutors, corporate counselors, and judges, just to name a few.
The program offers an expansive array of courses that cover the fundamental principles of criminal law and procedure, as well as advanced courses that cover criminal law from state, federal, and international perspectives. Our trial advocacy program utilizes mock trials to provide trial skills, such as examining witnesses and giving opening and closing statements, while our clinic program allows you to represent actual clients in pending cases though the Misdemeanor Clinic and Criminal Appeals Clinic.
| Foundation Courses offered every year |
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure |
| Advanced Courses offered regularly |
Advanced Advocacy
Criminal Procedure Advanced Criminal Law: Minnesota Practice International & Comparative Criminal Law Juvenile Justice Sanctions Sentencing White Collar Crime |
| Related Electives | Administrative Law
Civil Rights Survey Evidence Family Law |
| Clinics and Externships | Criminal Appeals Clinic
Misdemeanor Clinic District Court Externship Related Clinics Immigration Law Clinic Legal Assistance to Minnesota Prisoners Clinic |
All Criminal Law Course Descriptions
Criminal Law
Criminal Procedure
Advanced Course, seminar or clinic
Criminal Procedure, Advanced
Advanced Course, Seminar or Clinic
Criminal Law: Minnesota Practice
Four full-time faculty members, known for their research and experience in criminal law, join several practicing judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys who teach as adjunct professors and bring real-world experience to our criminal law program.
Criminal Law on the Web courtesy of the Warren E. Burger Law Library