Assistant Dean for Professional
Skills and an Assistant Professor for Clinical Education.
B.A., Union College; J.D., American University.
Professor Keri K. Gould directs the Professional Skills Program,
which includes the Clinical Externship Programs, the Domestic
Violence Litigation and Prosecution Clinics, the trial advocacy
programs and professional skills courses. She joined the St. John's
faculty after having directed the externship programs at Fordham
University School of Law from 1995-1998 and New York Law School
from 1991-1994. She also taught at University of Utah College of
Law from 1994-1996. After law school, she practiced with several
public interest organizations, including the Legal Aid Society
(Manhattan Criminal Defense Division) and the Mental Hygiene Legal
Service (NYS Appellate Division, First Department). She has
published numerous articles and is a frequent lecturer on
therapeutic jurisprudence and clinical legal education. Professor
Gould is also the Faculty Advisor to the Polestino Trial Advocacy
Institute.