In recent years numerous wrongly convicted individuals have been released from prison after new evidence, often in the form of scientific evidence such as DNA, has established that they were actually innocent. The Innocence Project explores the procedures and barriers to investigating and litigating postconviction claims of actual innocence. The Innocence Project includes a fall classroom component, as well actual representation of individuals in Wisconsin prisons who have viable claims of innocence. Students generally work in pairs, under faculty supervision, investigating and litigating cases where viable claims of innocence are uncovered.
Class is limited to ten students.
Consent of instructors is required to enroll. For specific information on the classroom portion of this project, please go to the course description provided elsewhere on the Law School's web site. The University of Wisconsin Law School, University of Wisconsin. The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. All Rights Reserved.