AMICUS DEATH PENALTY TRAINING
Spring 2024
Weekend 1: 1-3 March 2024 | Weekend 2: 16-17 March 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 Spring Training 2024 will be held entirely in person in London. There is no remote attendance option.
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.
Our Spring 2024 speakers include...
Sarah Cooper
Professor, Birmingham City University
Sunny Jacobs
Death row exoneree
Doug Passon
Doug Passon Law, Philadelphia
Hannah Gorman
Florida Center for Capital Representation, Miami
Prof. Jim Marcus
Clinical Professor and Co-Director, Capital Punishment Clinic
Nikki Walsh
Associate Dean, City University
Maddie Steele
Barrister, Unity Street Chambers
Prof Jon Yorke
Professor of Human RIghts, Birmingham City University
Georgia Richardson
Barrister, 7 Harrington Street Chambers
Prof. Leslie Thomas KC
Garden Court Chambers
Prof. Raoul Schonemann
Clinical Professor, Capital Punishment Clinic
Russell Stetler
National Mitigation Co-ordinator
Peter Wilson
Barrister, 7 Harrington Street Chambers
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 29 February 2024 will be for Autumn Training 2024
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.