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“THE CRIMINAL LAW PROGRAM at Florida State University College of Law is one of the things that drew me to FSU. When I was just an admitted student, I got a phone call from Professor Mark Spottswood, who discussed his scientific evidence class with me and I was immediately intrigued because I have never heard of another university offering such a class. In addition to the criminal law faculty members being fantastic, the opportunities provided through externships, such as my externship during the summer before my 3L year at the Innocence Project, made me fall in love with criminal law all over again.” Madison Johnson (’21) attended Bucknell University for undergrad.
“THE CRIMINAL LAW PROGRAM at FSU Law offers once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. From experienced professionals to knowledgeable faculty, there is always someone available to help students with questions or career advisement. I personally benefited from the externship program. I received realworld practice through trials, motion hearings and day-to-day courtroom procedures. I was ultimately hired by my externship site for postgraduation employment.” Maria’h Givens (’19) worked at the Office of the State Attorney, Second Judicial Circuit after externing there as a law student. She is now in private practice in Tallahassee.
