Criminal Lawyering Process Section Menu Academics -Degree Programs --J.D. Program --LL.M. Program ---Curriculum ---Academic Calendar ---About UNC ---UNC Resources & Centers ---Community Resources ---FAQs --Dual Degree Programs -Courses & Advising --First-Year Courses --Core Courses --Upper-Level Courses --LL.M. Courses -Academic Calendars -Summer Session -Clinical Program --Civil Legal Assistance Clinic ---About ---Highlights ---Resources ---FAQs --Community Development Law Clinic ---About ---Highlights ---Resources ---FAQs --Consumer Financial Transactions Clinic ---About --Domestic Violence Representation Project ---About --Immigration/Human Rights Policy Clinic ---About ---Highlights ---Resources ---FAQs --Juvenile Justice Clinic ---About ---Highlights ---Resources ---FAQs --Faculty & Staff --Testimonials -Externship Program --Testimonials --Current Sites -International Programs --Summer Study Abroad Programs --UNC Exchange & Study Abroad Programs ---Augsburg ---Lyon ---Nijmegen ---Iberoamericana ---Manchester ---Glasgow --International Work & Funding Opportunities --Middle Temple Program --Research Scholars Program ---How to Apply ---Current & Previous Visiting Scholars --Incoming Exchange Students ---UNC Information & Policies ---Transportation ---Health Insurance & Immunization -Certificate Programs -Academic Policies --ABA Rules --Academic Success Program --Disability --Enrollment --Evaluation & Grading ---Class Attendance ---Multiple Uses of Written Product ---Recording and Distribution of Classes --Examinations --Graduation --Inclement Weather --Journals --Leaving the School --Non-Discrimination --Plagiarism -The Writing and Learning Resources Center (WLRC) --Research, Reasoning, Writing, and Advocacy (RRWA) --Academic Success Programs --Lending Library --Job Opportunities for Law Students --One-Day Workshop of the Legal Writing Institute Course Number: Law 231 Hours: 3 Course Type: Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Writing Experience (WE) Skills Requirement?: Yes Final Exam?: No Description: The Criminal Lawyering Process course, offered in the fall semester in conjunction with the clinic, focuses on North Carolina juvenile law and procedure in order to prepare students for and support them during their clinic work. Simulation exercises are used to teach the range of skills involved in juvenile practice. The course presents for discussion and written reflection and analysis various ethical, strategic and systemic issues that arise in the cases in which the students are involved. Students will be required to complete advocacy-related written assignments each week on a variety of topics, including case planning, motions, and disposition. Related Courses: Course is open to Juvenile Justice Clinic students only. It is required of all students who register for the Juvenile Justice Clinic. NOTE: All students MUST ATTEND a mandatory two day-long intensive session in September. Dates will be announced later but will not conflict with the Trial Ad intensive session. Prerequisites: Criminal Procedure-Investigation and Evidence must be taken prior to the Fall semester of your 3rd year. Trial Advocacy must be taken either prior to or during the Fall semester of your 3rd year. Criminal Procedure: Adjudication is strongly recommended. Instructor(s): T. Birckhead, B. Fedders, K. Mannette (Adjunct) Semester(s): Fall Academics Degree ProgramsCourses & AdvisingFirst-Year CoursesCore CoursesUpper-Level CoursesLL.M. CoursesAcademic CalendarsSummer SessionClinical ProgramExternship ProgramInternational ProgramsCertificate ProgramsAcademic PoliciesThe Writing and Learning Resources Center (WLRC) Go to Top of Page