Overview

At Criminal Law and Advocacy at Quinnipiac University key principles have been engrained in our society since the framers of the U.S. Constitution made access to criminal defense a fundamental right. This concentration gives you a firm grounding in the theory and procedure of criminal law and explores the nuances of criminal activity, including white-collar financial crimes, human trafficking and cybercrime.

Learning outcomes

You’ll develop cutting-edge trial skills, such as the innovative use of visual persuasion techniques in the courtroom, and you’ll examine ethical issues unique to criminal practice settings. You’ll also develop and refine your ability to engage in both prosecution and defense work at the trial and appellate levels by advocating for real clients in our law clinics.

Your negotiation and litigation skills are honed through mock trials and courtroom simulations, and every year we host the Northeast Regional Criminal Justice Trial Advocacy Competition. Plus, our externship program offers you the opportunity to shadow prosecutors, defense attorneys or judges to experience the system in action. And our active Criminal Law Society sponsors several networking events and activities focused on helping you connect with legal professionals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Trial Practice

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Negotiation

Computer Crime: Definitions, Investigations, Prosecution and Defense

Counterterrorism Law

Ethics and the Criminal Justice System

Habeas Corpus

Law and Forensic Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamden, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Law View 87 other Masters in Criminal Law in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts from all colleges attended, whether or not grades were earned
Secondary school transcript with graduation date, unless an associate’s degree was earned
Advanced placement transcripts
International baccalaureate transcripts; International students should send official transcripts to World Education Services (WES) for certification and evaluation of credit and request that Quinnipiac University receive the results.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

56610 USD / year

≈ 56610 USD / year
Out-of-State

56610 USD / year

≈ 56610 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

56610 USD / year

≈ 56610 USD / year

Living costs

Hamden

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

Interested in financing your studies? Find a student loan that works for you.

MPOWER Financing No cosigner. No collateral. No hidden fees.

Check your Eligibility

Get the funding you need to study in the U.S. or Canada - with a process that's fast, simple, and built for international students.

Flexible loans from US$2,001 to US$100,000
Fixed interest rates -- no inflation surprises
No upfront fees or prepayment penalties
Accepted at 500+ universities across the U.S. & Canada
100% online application -- instant conditional offer
Free visa & career support through our Path2Success program

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Criminal Law and Advocacy.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

On this page

About

Overview

Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Hamden

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners