LAWS 4461 Wrongful Convictions

Name: Wrongful Convictions
Rating: 4.55 (54 reviews)

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

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.55 / 5

Based on 54 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

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Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sharon Beckman
Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.67/5

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