Fall 2020 Topics: Forensic Evidence (LAW-6915-03)
Properly preparing for and litigating cases involving forensic science testimony and evidence is an extraordinary challenge; one that lawyers will continue to encounter as science ever evolves. This course will provide students with practical knowledge and application skills in handling cases involving scientific evidence, such as breath or blood alcohol and DNA testing. Any prior knowledge required to excel in this area will be covered throughout the course. We will discuss the underpinnings of the use of scientific evidence in court, including an overview of foundational requirements and rules that govern the admissibility of scientific evidence at trial. Students will then learn how to practically respond to the demands of both confronting and presenting scientific evidence, utilizing hypothetical scenarios and exercises in the classroom that reflect real-life courtroom experiences.