“It is great,” Farrell said. “But it is also hard. She’s a really strong woman, but she has been through a lot. Some days she would be in a really good mood and some days she would feel pretty pessimistic about her chances.”
Students and their supervising professors at the Post Conviction Justice Project have had success at righting injustice in the past. Last year, Post-Conviction Justice Project client and domestic abuse victim Connie Keel was released on parole after being turned down six times. The clinic allows students to solidify legal skills while also instilling a sense of social responsibility, said director Heidi Rummel.
“I think a lot of law school is focused on abstract legal skills, which is critical to being a successful lawyer,” Rummel said. “But the clinical education program really gives students the opportunity to work with real clients, to work on issues that have impact in the real world.”
