In the Oxford Federal Project, students assist inmates of the Federal Correctional Institution in Oxford, Wisconsin, with a wide variety of problems.

  

Casework

Cases generally center around the validity of federal convictions and sentences under the complex federal sentencing guidelines. Other client problems typically involve resolution of outstanding criminal matters from other jurisdictions, family law matters, return of property, release hearings before the immigration service (many clients speak only Spanish), U.S. Parole Commission hearings, and any other issues that can be handled competently. The emphasis is on finding creative, thoughtful and exacting ways to answer clients’ questions and help solve their problems.

  

Curriculum

Students in the Oxford Federal Project begin their academic-year clinical experience in September. During the school year, students visit FCI-Oxford frequently to interview inmates, building up to a caseload of 5-10 clients. Most of the students’ work takes place at the Remington Center’s offices in the Law School, where they research the facts and the law, and may also talk to parties, prior attorneys or opposing counsel. Students are also encouraged to observe proceedings in the federal court in Madison.

Where appropriate, the students may draft legal correspondence and pleadings, and may appear in court on behalf of clients. All of the students’ work is performed under the close supervision of Remington Center clinical faculty.

  

Learn more

For more information, contact Professor Adam Stevenson at 608-262-9233 or adam.stevenson@wisc.edu.