The Innocence Project is a clinic that helps people currently serving sentences for crimes they did not commit. In proving the actual innocence of its clients, the Innocence Project relies heavily on scientific evidence, including DNA tests. Students also may have cases that involve proof of innocence based on new evidence, false testimony, or other bases for wrongful convictions.

Students are licensed under Rule XV and are assigned cases of currently incarcerated individuals with innocence claims. Students work on all phases of the case from initial intake, case review and eligibility, to building the case, and beyond.

This clinic is offered in the fall and spring semesters and during the summer session.
Prerequisites:
        Students must have taken basic evidence, civil procedure, criminal procedure, professional responsibility, and trial advocacy and completed at least 48 credit hours at an accredited law school and otherwise be eligible for licensing under Rule XV, Rules Governing Admission to the Bar, and have taken Trial Advocacy.