Wrongful Convictions Clinic

Catalog description

The Wrongful Convictions Clinic investigates North Carolina prisoners' claims of actual innocence and wrongful conviction. Students typically work in teams of two on one inmate's case, but all students participate in 'case rounds,' where the facts and investigative strategy of each case are analyzed by the full group. Among other things, students meet with the inmate, read and digest trial transcripts, interview witnesses, consult with experts, and prepare investigative and legal strategies. Students are required to perform a minimum of 100 hours of legal work during the semester. You must be able to attend the clinic intensive weekend to enroll in this course.