LAW 8667 - Federal Criminal Sentencing Advocacy Clinic

Effective Date 08/01/2023
Many federal defendants are serving sentences in excess of what they would receive for the same offense today, due to errors in the original case, changes in law that were not made retroactive, and/or evolving community standards. Students in this clinic will work to reduce the sentences of indigent federal defendants and gives students a unique opportunity to practice in federal court.

Credits: 3
Grading Basis Honors/Pass/Fail
Requisites LAW JD students only; and must have completed LAW 7009 or LAW 7018 or LAW 7019