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Illinois Innocence Project

The Illinois Innocence Project (IIP) has a three-part mission:

to evaluate and investigate cases for credible claims of an Illinois inmate's actual innocence, and, when appropriate, provide legal representation and/or other assistance toward proving the inmate's actual innocence (Download a PDF copy of our Attorney Case Referral Form);
to encourage meaningful reforms toward preventing the conviction of innocent persons in the future;
to educate the public and provide important educational and experiential opportunities for students about wrongful convictions.

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Fifth Annual Defenders of the Innocent Awards Reception to be held April 9, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza and honoring:

Scott Turow

SCOTT TUROW

Award-winning Attorney & Author

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF LAW Professors J. Stephen Beckett & Andrew D. Leipold & Students
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW Professors William Schroeder & Christopher W. Behan & Students
For more information or to register click here:

Nathan Frisch Students working with the DIIP can earn credit through internships, Applied Studies, Graduate Assistantships, or by taking our class, "Conviction of the Innocent," (LES 488-ECCE). Read more »