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Clinic: Actual Innocence

  • Semester: Spring 2018
  • Course ID: 697C
  • Credit Hours: 6
  • Unique: 28765

Course Information

  • Course Type: Clinic
  • Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory
  • Experiential Credit: 6 credit hours
  • Professional Skills: Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement

Registration Information

  • Upperclass-only elective

Meeting Times

Day Time Location
TUE 1:15 - 3:15 pm TNH 3.114

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
None

Description

ACTUAL INNOCENCE CLINIC IS A 6-HR. CLINIC. Students screen and investigate claims by inmates that they are actually innocent of the offenses for which they are incarcerated. While investigating cases, students typically interview witnesses, research cases, review trial transcripts, and visit inmates in prison. The weekly clinic class addresses topics relevant to actual innocence law and procedure.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

No materials required

Instructors

Headshot of Dowling, Tiffany J Dowling, Tiffany J
Headshot of Press, Charles Press, Charles
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Important Class Changes

Date Updated
02/09/2018 Exam information updated