Criminal Litigation (J.D. Certificate) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology offers the Certificate of Criminal Litigation (J.D. Certificate) as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Chicago, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for criminal litigation (j.d. certificate) and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 22, 2027.
About Criminal Litigation (J.D. Certificate)
For the aspiring prosecutor or criminal defense attorney, the J.D. Certificate in Criminal Litigation program combines robust academic offerings in criminal law theory with intensive practice-oriented training.
Students gain hands-on experience by joining our demanding trial advocacy program, by representing clients in our criminal defense clinic, or by completing externships with the United States Attorney's Office, State's Attorney's Office, or Public Defender's Office.
Disciplines
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Criminal Litigation (J.D. Certificate) at Illinois Institute of Technology
Entry Requirements
This program is open only to J.D. students at Chicago-Kent College of Law.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
English Program Requirements
International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:
- Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
- Graduates of U.S. high schools
- Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”
Career Opportunities after Completing Criminal Litigation (J.D. Certificate)
Whether prosecutors or defense attorneys, criminal lawyers handle a wide variety of cases, from white-collar crime, violent crimes, sex crimes and drug trafficking to DUI, traffic offenses, and misdemeanors.
Criminal prosecutors practice at either the state level or the federal level, while criminal defense attorneys generally maintain private practices or work as public defenders for the state or federal government.
Tuition and Fee Information for Criminal Litigation (J.D. Certificate) at Illinois Institute of Technology
United States of America, Chicago