Focuses on the law and procedures of parole, commutation, and prisons in Massachusetts. Involves representation of incarcerated people who are serving life-with-parole sentences at their parole release hearings or life-without-parole sentences at commutation hearings. These are public hearings conducted before the seven-member Parole Board or, in the case of commutation hearings, the Advisory Board of Pardons. Provides hands-on experience in criminal law and procedure, sentencing law, probation, prison classification and disciplinary systems, and often immigration law. Offers students an opportunity to develop and refine important advocacy skills including interviewing and counseling, case strategy development, thorough investigation techniques, witness preparation, and making strong opening and closing statements. Includes a seminar class, individualized supervision meetings, and direct casework.