I am wanting to study law next september but i was wondering what would be the best route to take.I want to help innocent people get out of prison and i was wondering what is the best way to get started with that
2006-12-28 06:15:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
What country are you in? I'm at a university in the UK that has an Innocence Project, which involves students working on cases where there appears to have been a miscarriage of justice. The concept is an American one and is fairly new in the UK, but it might be something for you to look at.
2006-12-29 11:12:02 · answer #1 · answered by Phil 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best place to start is with an unbiased outlook...to refer to 'innocent people in prison'...clearly indicates that your outlook is not unbiased.
Moreover, you are branding the system corrupt even before becoming part of it - of if the court says a man is guilty then, until more evidence comes to light, he is guilty.
This being so, then if you know for certain that there are innocent people in jail then you must contact the courts with your new evidence. If you have no new evidence then they remain guilty.
2006-12-28 22:13:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you in the UK? If so, you should qualify as a solicitor and try and get employment as an inhouse lawyer for a human rights organisation such a Amnesty International which deals with prisoners of conscience.
2007-01-01 02:19:55 · answer #3 · answered by starchild 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for a program that helps convicted people, and apply for a job. You will see first hand what it is all about. You will also get advice from the people on the front lines, as to how you should proceed.
2006-12-28 06:25:34 · answer #4 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best route is going to a law school in-state. Otherwise you will have too much debt to do it when you graduate.
2006-12-28 06:34:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi GC,
You need to get a law degree, then become a solicitor and specialise in either human rights or criminal law. a long path to walk but if it is what you want to do then go for it.
Good luck
2006-12-29 00:10:28 · answer #6 · answered by LYN W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋