Evidence
Course Information
- Course Number
- L6241
- Curriculum Level
- Upperclass
- Areas of Study
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Type
- Lecture
- Additional Attributes
- LLM NY Bar Exam Qualifier
Section 001 Information
Instructor
Thea Johnson
Visiting Professor of Law
Section Description
This class will cover the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE), as well as expert testimony, the role of the court and the jury, the competency of witnesses, direct and cross examination, admission and exclusion of evidence, credibility of evidence, relevancy and circumstantial evidence, the hearsay rule, and constitutional problems in evidence law. This class is designed to help you develop (1) a working knowledge of the FRE; (2) an ability to quickly and accurately solve evidentiary problems; (3) knowledge and understanding of key cases that discuss and analyze the FRE; and (4) an understanding of the theory, purpose, goals, and implications of the FRE.
- School Year & Semester
- Fall 2024
- Location
- JGH 104
- Schedule
-
Class meets on
- Thursday
- Points
- 3
- Method of Evaluation
- Exam
- J.D Writing Credit?
- No
Learning Outcomes
- Primary
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- At the end of the course, students will have acquired understanding of and/or facility in a specific body of law, including major policy concerns
- At the end of the course, students will have acquired understanding of and/or facility in ethical and professional issues
- At the end of the course, students will have acquired understanding of and/or facility in various lawyering skills, for example, oral advocacy, legal writing and drafting, legal research, negotiation, and client communication
Course Limitations
- Instructor Pre-requisites
- None
- Instructor Co-Requisites
- None
- Requires Permission
- No
- Recommended Courses
- None
- Other Limitations
- None
