LAWS 4461 Wrongful Convictions
This seminar gives students the opportunity to study the phenomenon of wrongful convictions, including the causes of, and possible solutions to, the problem and its significance for the criminal justice system. Readings, films, guest speakers, and discussions provide students with a range of perspectives on the issues. The academic experience is enriched by the students' ability to draw on their clinical and externship experiences
Course overview
- Department
- Law
- School
- LAW
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.55 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.67 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Sharon Beckman | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 7–9 hrs/week | 8 of 8 |
| Fall 2024 | Sharon Beckman | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.3 | — | 11 of 12 |
| Fall 2023 | Sharon Beckman | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 of 15 |
| Fall 2022 | Sharon Beckman | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 13 of 14 |
| Fall 2021 | Sharon Beckman | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 8 of 16 |