Nebraska Innocence Clinic

Catalog description

Under supervision of the clinic director, represent clients who have been convicted of crimes and have credible claims of actual innocence. Investigate and litigate cases in civil-criminal hybrid proceedings through state post-conviction and/or federal habeas, assisting in all aspects of assigned cases including reviewing trial transcripts and case files, visiting incarcerated clients, interviewing witnesses, collecting records, consulting subject matter experts, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, and participating in court hearings. This work provides dynamic real-life experience and immersive training for diverse practical lawyering skills. The following lawyering skills are developed: problem solving, legal analysis and reasoning, legal research, factual investigation, witness interviewing, oral and written communication, litigation, and organization and management of legal work.