General Course Descriptions for Terms: trial advocacy
849 - Pre-Trial Advocacy
852 - Trial Advocacy
853 - Mock Trial: Trial Advocacy
855 - Field Placement: Public Defender Project
The Public Defender Project is a combination of course work and an externship placement in the Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office. 2L students take two courses in spring: Trial Advocacy and the Defense Function. They then work during the summer in State Public Defender Offices, with placements available all over Wisconsin. Students may work for credit or for a summer stipend (without course credit). During their summer work, students may handle all aspects of clients’ cases, from initial appearance through trial. In addition to defending clients in criminal matters, our students also provide representation in revocations, civil commitments regarding mental health, and juvenile proceedings. During the following fall semester, students must enroll in a related course that focuses on ethical issues in criminal-defense practice.