LAW 7815

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LAW 7815
Capital Punishment Clinic 2

Course information provided by the 2017-2018 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: Criminal Procedure, Evidence, and the Capital Punishment Seminar are preferred but not required.

Course Attribute (CU-CEL)

When Offered Spring.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies the skills 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 Stdnt Opt

  • 18068 LAW 7815   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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