Criminal Law & Procedure

Explore justice and fairness within our society by studying—and then improving—our criminal justice systems.

Do you hope to make a difference as a lawyer? You can make that hope a reality by practicing criminal law. It is not for everyone. The hours can be long. The pressures can be enormous. The pay and social prestige can lag. But the difference for good that one person can make is without compare.

Courses

At OU Law, every 1L will take a basic course in substantive Criminal Law, and later study Evidence and Professional Responsibility. Below are some additional resources, both curricular and extracurricular, including opportunities for “hands on” experience working actual cases.

Area-Specific Menu Courses	Electives, Experiential Learning, & Seminars	Complementary Courses
Criminal Procedure: Adjudication Criminal Procedure: Investigation Federal Courts	Comparative Criminal Law Comparative Response to Terrorism Criminal Defense Clinic Crimmigration Federal Sentencing Seminar International Criminal Court Seminar Prosecution Practicum Sentencing & Habeas Corpus War Crimes Tribunal	Administrative Law Alternate Dispute Resolution Business Associations (3-4 hours) Child Abuse Clinic (Interdisciplinary Training in Child Abuse & Neglect) Evidence Externships, if related Individual Income Tax Interviewing, Counseling and Negotiation Litigation Skills Trial Techniques