Criminal Law
Offered at IU Indianapolis by Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
About
The Graduate Certificate in Criminal Law prepares graduates to practice in the criminal law field, including work as a public prosecutor, public defender, private criminal defense attorney, or government agency counsel, as well as counsel to nonprofit institutions involved in criminal law.
The McKinney School of Law offers a wide array of courses in criminal law taught by scholars with diverse research interests as well as courtroom experience. The curriculum features cutting-edge classes in criminal sentencing, cybercrime, and international criminal law, as well as law and forensic science.
Students may also choose to take advantage of many clinical opportunities offering hands-on practice in handling criminal cases, including the Wrongful Conviction Clinic, the Criminal Defense Clinic, and the Appellate Clinic.
The school also offers students several externship placement opportunities through the Program on Law and State Government.
Note: Students wishing to pursue any certificate must submit an Intent Form by the end of the first week of their final semester. This is a non-negotiable deadline so that IU McKinney School of Law is in compliance with Indiana University policy. Students are encouraged to sign an Intent Form as soon as they find interest in a topic area; there is no penalty for not satisfying the requirements.