Schedule of Classes
295.5D sec. 1 - Death Penalty Clinic (Fall 2009)
Instructor: Ty Alper (view instructor's teaching evaluations | profile)
Instructor: Elisabeth A. Semel (view instructor's teaching evaluations | profile)
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Units: 1-6
The Death Penalty Clinic is counsel or co-counsel for several individuals who are under a death sentence, and sometimes serves as counsel in additional litigation, such as representing amici curiae in capital cases in state and federal courts. Students enrolled in the Death Penalty Clinic work under the supervision of Elisabeth Semel, the Clinic Director and Professor of Clinical Law, Ty Alper, Associate Director, Clinic Fellow Kate Weisburd and with investigators and paralegals who are members of the legal teams assigned to individual cases.
Students enrolled in the year-long Death Penalty Clinic work primarily on the Clinic's direct representation cases. They review trial records, interview clients and witnesses, examine evidence, work with experts, and prepare habeas corpus petitions, motions and briefs. Enrollment is generally limited to 12 students.
Students who enroll in the Clinic for one-semester will be supervised by Clinic Fellow Kate Weisburd. These students will work on research and investigation assignments related to capital cases, often at the trial stage, in states such as Alabama and Texas. Enrollment is limited to two students each semester.
All students who enroll in the Clinic must be available to attend a training program on Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15.
The Clinic is CR/NC.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites for the year-long Clinic are Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Evidence. Faculty have the discretion to waive the prerequisites in individual cases and allow students to take these courses as co-requisites. We give preference to students who have taken Capital Punishment and the Constitution, which was offered Spring Semester 2008. Faculty will meet with some students before making enrollment decisions.
This course may satisfy the Writing Requirement.
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Exam Notes: P+
This is a credit only course
Course Category: Clinicals
Course Subcategories:
Criminal Law
Litigation and Procedure
Social Justice and Public Interest
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