Evidence Practicum

LAW 411

This course accompanies the standard 4-unit Evidence course. We will cover topics in evidence as they are being covered in the regular class, but will reinforce the doctrines through role-playing as attorneys. The seminar will follow one hypothetical criminal case (a prosecution for sexual assault) and one hypothetical civil case (a products liability personal injury dispute), throughout the semester. Students will be given opportunities to write one or more motions in limine, raise and respond to objections as if they were in trial, and write at least a portion of a trial brief. Grades will be based on the quality of written work and on in-class performance.