LAW 7102

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LAW 7102
Capital Punishment Law

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

This seminar examines the complex body of law governing imposition of the death penalty in the United States. The course aims to provide a historical overview of capital punishment law, critically analyze its constitutional doctrines, and introduce aspects of criminal procedure that are unique to death penalty cases. The primary focus will be on Eighth Amendment jurisprudence, including challenges to the arbitrary and discriminatory application of the death penalty, the development of modern death penalty statutes, the role of aggravating and mitigating circumstances in the capital sentencing trial, and constitutional limitations on eligibility for the death penalty. The seminar is recommended for students interested in the Capital Trial Clinic or the Capital Appellate Clinic.

When Offered Spring.

Permission Note Limited enrollment.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies the writing requirement.

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17492 LAW 7102   SEM 101

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