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AMICUS DEATH PENALTY TRAINING
AUTUMN 2024
Weekend 1: 11th-13th October 2024 | Weekend 2: 19th-20th October 2024
Amicus runs a comprehensive bi-annual training programme in US capital defence law and procedure, legal research, evidence and professional conduct. The training takes place over two weekends: the first consists of theoretical training and the second is practical training.
The training is compulsory for anyone wanting to undertake an Amicus placement in the US, equipping you to be of maximum use to an office immediately on arrival. All US placement applicants must have completed training within two years prior to applying.
Training is also encouraged for UK-based volunteer caseworkers, future US volunteers not affiliated with Amicus and for anyone interested in human rights and/or the use of capital punishment in the US!
The training programme is accredited by 21 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points/hours with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB).
The Autumn Training 2024 will be held both in person in London and online via weblink. Workshops need to be attended in person for any prospective US Placements.
Bookings now open - scroll down to get your tickets
Please note that booking confirmation emails are not automatic, please allow 3 working days for your confirmation email.
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Our Spring 2024 speakers included...
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Sarah Cooper
Professor, Birmingham City University
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Sunny Jacobs
Death row exoneree
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Doug Passon
Doug Passon Law, Philadelphia
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Hannah Gorman
Florida Center for Capital Representation, Miami
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Prof. Jim Marcus
Clinical Professor and Co-Director, Capital Punishment Clinic
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Nikki Walsh
Associate Dean, City University
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Maddie Steele
Barrister, Unity Street Chambers
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Prof Jon Yorke
Professor of Human RIghts, Birmingham City University
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Georgia Richardson
Barrister, 7 Harrington Street Chambers
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Prof. Leslie Thomas KC
Garden Court Chambers
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Prof. Raoul Schonemann
Clinical Professor, Capital Punishment Clinic
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Russell Stetler
National Mitigation Co-ordinator
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Peter Wilson
Barrister, 7 Harrington Street Chambers
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Anna Draper
Pupil Barrister and Amicus Alumna
Our programme for the Spring 2024 Amicus Training can be found here.
Please note times are not yet finalised and may change. If you have any questions, please email admin@amicus-alj.org.
TICKETS
Please note that any bookings made after 11th October 2024 will be for Spring Training 2025
Training for Members
Please note that members are those who are already signed up to Amicus and have paid membership fee. For non-member tickets, or tickets including membership, please scroll down.