LAW 7811

LAW 7811

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.

Permission Note Limited enrollment.

Course Attribute (CU-CEL)

When Offered Spring.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies the skills requirement.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17919 LAW 7811   CLN 301

  • Instruction Mode: In Person