UTTER, J.
In this case, defendant Keith Ratliff challenges the constitutionality of law student representation of indigent criminal defendants pursuant to Admission to Practice Rule 9. Mr. Ratliff also raises a secondary claim that he was denied effective assistance of counsel in this particular case because his legal intern was given neither an opportunity to consult with his supervisor nor sufficient time to prepare for trial generally. We hold that representation...
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