Innocence Project Field Work Component (LAW-754-006)
Hamer
Meets:
Enrolled: 6 / Limit: 12
Notices
This class, along with LAW-754-005, constitutes the field work component of LAW-729-001, Wrongful Convictions. In order to earn two credits for the field work component of the course, please enroll in LAW-754-006 along with this course. You must have already taken Wrongful Convictions, or you must enroll in it simultaneously, to take this class. Exceptions to this requirement may be considered by Professor Hamer on a case-by-case basis. Please e-mail her at CherylHamer@aol.com for more information. It is possible that class meetings may be scheduled individually on a week-to-week basis, so feel free to e-mail Professor Hamer if you are interested in taking this class but have a conflict with the Thursday afternoon meeting time.
Description
Students enrolled in this class will perform factual investigation in the cases of actual prisoners who have contacted the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project claiming to be innocent of the crimes for which they are in prison. Such investigation may involve reading trial transcripts and appellate briefs; meeting with the prisoner; visiting courthouses to review documents; and locating and interviewing witnesses. It is expected that you will devote 5-10 hours per week to this class. Please do not enroll if you are not prepared to make this commitment.
Textbooks and Other Materials
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All materials will be provided by the instructor at the beginning of the semester.
First Class Readings
Not available at this time.