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Subject: Law (Grad) (LAWS)
CRN: 29716
In Person | Lecture
Minneapolis: School Of Law 334
Requirements Met:
LLM US Law Elective
This course examines subjects in evidence that are not generally covered (or not examined in depth) in the introductory evidence course but are critical to the modern civil and criminal trial practice. The course will include the application of rules and case law in the admission and exclusion of evidence. Students will conduct trial and motion practice demonstrations. Students will engage in discussion and analysis of complex evidentiary issues. Emphasis will be on topics suitable to both civil and criminal cases. Topics will include: the role of the legislature in enacting rules of evidence, introduction of digital/electronic evidence, review of scientific evidence, advanced hearsay, character and impeachment evidence, and the use expert witnesses. The class will also tour the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension laboratory. Prerequisite: LAWS 705
2 Credits