DA / AUSA - what classes to take Forum

[Fleetoffoot4]

I am planning to apply for county DA positions, and eventually AUSA after graduation, and am interested in what courses people with the same interests are taking during their 2L / 3L year, and what classes you would recommend.

Thanks!

[encore1101]

Crim Pro: Investigation/Adjudication
Evidence
Sentencing
Trial Advocacy/Pre-trial Advocacy
My school had a course called NY Criminal Practice, which was all NY criminal procedure.

Talk to your career counselors/academic advisors as well. Clinics, internships, and mock trial/moot court are equally, if not more, important than the courses you take.

[encore1101]

Also check out this thread: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 3&t=155423

[Puttanesca]

I am planning to apply for county DA positions, and eventually AUSA after graduation, and am interested in what courses people with the same interests are taking during their 2L / 3L year, and what classes you would recommend.

Thanks!

Crim law classes (crim adjudication, crim investigation, crim procedure, etc.), evidence, trial ad, public speaking classes

If your school has a prosecution clinic, do that too. If not, try to see if you can do a prosecution externship for credit during the school year.

Also be sure that by the end of 2L, you have taken all the courses required by your state to get your third year practice certificate.