LAW 1027:
Innocence and Wrongful Convictions
Spring 2025 • Section 51
• CRN 55035
Course offerings for are still tentative. The information below is subject to change.
Course Description
This seminar provides students with an overview of the issues and case law related to wrongful convictions. Students should gain an understanding of this dynamic and quickly growing area of law. The course will track a case in litigation with the Pennsylvania Innocence Project involving a person convicted of a crime he or she did not commit as a means of understanding how innocent people are convicted and why it is so difficult to exonerate them.
Schedule
| Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|
| M 6:00-7:50 PM | Klein 7B |
Registration Info
Concurrent Pre-Requisites
The following courses must be taken prior to or concurrently with this course:
- LAW 0532 (Criminal Procedure I)
Pre-Requisites
You must have completed the following courses before enrolling in this course:
- LAW 0410 (Criminal Law I)
Book List/Materials
Materials To Be Announced