Fall 2026 Class Descriptions: Electives
Wrongful Convictions (LWCR537)
Instructor(s): Justin Brooks
3 credit(s), Letter Graded
Concentration(s): Criminal Litigation (JD), Criminal Law (LLMUS), Criminal Law (LLMG), Criminal Law (MSLS)
Wrongful Conviction is a universal problem that has received a great deal of attention from the media, legislatures, and courts around the world in recent years. This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the issues, case law, and legislation related to wrongful convictions, but also to give students a deep understanding of how to investigate and litigate these cases. The course will help prepare students for internships and careers in criminal law as both prosecutors and defense attorneys. Select students who successfully complete the course may be chosen for internships with an innocence organization where they will have the opportunity to work on real cases. Grades will be based on in-class presentations and a final exam.
Additional Information: Criminal Litigation Concentration