Advanced Evidence: Law and Strategy   [Archived Catalog]
2017-2018 School of Law Bulletin
   

LAWS 675 - Advanced Evidence: Law and Strategy


Credits: 2

All great trial lawyers enjoy a mastery of the law of evidence, both its academic theory and its practical strategy. This course puts students on the path to that mastery by teaching the advanced academic theories of evidence, and by instilling the habits and principles of sound strategic thinking about real evidence problems. Students will learn to analyze complex evidentiary issues correctly, using the conceptual structure of the law of evidence. Graduates of this class will be able to recognize and solve evidence problems with the highest level of structured academic analysis, complemented by an instinctive knack for practical courtroom strategy.

Prerequisites: Evidence

Basis of Grade: Examination

Form of Grade: Letter