LAW 7815

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LAW 7815
Capital Punishment Clinic II

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023. Courses of Study 2022-2023 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Death penalty litigation: investigation and the preparation of petitions, memoranda, and briefs. This course is taught as a clinic. Two or possibly three capital cases are worked on by students. Case selection depends on both pedagogical factors and litigation needs of the inmates. Students read the record and research legal issues. Some students are involved in investigation, while others assist in the preparation of papers. All students are included in discussions regarding the necessary investigation, research, and strategy for the cases.

When Offered Fall or Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: LAW 7811.

Course Attribute (CU-CEL)
Satisfies Requirement Satisfies the experiential learning requirement.

Comments This course may require off premises travel. The Cornell Death Penalty Project will reimburse students for reasonable travel expenses.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Graded

  • 18401 LAW 7815   CLN 301

    • T
    • Aug 22 - Dec 1, 2022

    • Johnson, S

      Weyble, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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