Advanced Strategies in Criminal Litigation

Catalog description

This seminar is designed for students who have already participated in the Three Strikes Project. Students will gain additional hands-on experience in advanced criminal law litigation by assisting ongoing litigation in California and federal courts on behalf of Project clients who have been sentenced to life in prison for minor crimes. Students may also contribute to research and policy development projects in coordination with the California Committee on Revision of the Penal Code. This course requires weekly class meetings and participation in field trips. Meeting dates and times to be arranged by the instructor and students. Elements used in grading: Attendance, class participation, written assignments. CONSENT APPLICATION: To apply for this course, students must complete a Consent Application Form available at SLS Registrar https://registrar.law.stanford.edu/.