California Western Innocence and Justice Clinic
The California Western Innocence and Justice Clinic (IJC) (formerly known as California Innocence Project) provides high-caliber representation to individuals who are wrongfully convicted with a goal of securing their release from prison. Through this representation, IJC trains the next generation of attorneys, giving them hands-on experience so they learn to be zealous advocates. IJC uses innocence cases as a lens to illuminate the myriad problems within our criminal legal system, with the hope that we can work towards a system that is more just.
California Western Innocence and Justice Clinic Relaunch
Professor Amy Kimpel joined California Western School of Law in July 2024 as the new Executive Director of the California Western Innocence and Justice Clinic. Professor Kimpel will build upon the strong foundations of the clinic, continuing its work to free the innocent while preparing students for careers in criminal law and beyond.
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Making an impact
Since its inception, IJC has been involved in changing laws and policies in California related to preserving evidence, litigating innocence cases, and compensating exonerees.
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California Western Innocence and Justice Clinic
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