Notre Dame Law School’s Exoneration Justice Clinic
Notre Dame Law School's Exoneration Justice Clinic is committed to correcting the miscarriage of justice and investigating, litigating and overturning wrongful convictions. The clinic provides law students with real-world lawyering experience representing clients who were wrongfully convicted. Students also gain invaluable insight into the criminal justice system by working in the clinic. In addition, the Exoneration Justice Clinic provides exonerated clients access to a network of social support services, such as education and vocational training, transitional housing, and health care services, including mental health counseling and other support programs. Access to a network of social services will assist the client in successfully reintegrating into society. The Exoneration Justice Clinic is a year-long program where students attend a weekly classroom component conducted by the clinical director. In the academic component, students discuss the causes of wrongful convictions, the relevant law in this context, and the application of the causes of criminal convictions to their assigned cases. At their weekly meetings, students also discuss the status of their wrongful conviction cases and any additional investigation required. For any clarification on the services of Notre Dame Law School's Exoneration Justice Clinic contact them using the contact information provided here.