Clinic: Actual Innocence
- Semester: Spring 2025
- Course ID: 697C
- Credit Hours: 6
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Unique: 29515
Course Information
- Course Type: Clinic
- Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory
- Experiential Credit: 6 credit hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Meeting Times
Day | Time |
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TUE | 1:05 - 3:05 pm |
Evaluation Method
Type | Date | Time | Location |
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Other |
Special Instructions
ClinicAPPLICATION REQUIRED. Application and/or instructions on how to apply for this clinic can be accessed on the web: https://law.utexas.edu/clinics/application-information/
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 and issues of forensic science, and review trial transcripts and other court documents. The weekly clinic class addresses topics relevant to actual innocence law and procedure.
An application is required.