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DA / AUSA - what classes to take
Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 3:59 pm
by 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!
Re: DA / AUSA - what classes to take
Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 5:18 pm
by 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.
Re: DA / AUSA - what classes to take
Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 5:19 pm
by encore1101
Re: DA / AUSA - what classes to take
Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 5:20 pm
by Puttanesca
Fleetoffoot4 wrote: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.