LAW 7815

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LAW 7815
Capital Punishment Clinic II

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

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.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: LAW 7811.

Course Attribute (CU-CEL)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP

When Offered Fall or Spring.

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. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  6308 LAW 7815   CLN 301

    • Aug 25 - Dec 3, 2025

    • Johnson, S

      Weyble, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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