Evidence II

3 credits · Law School

This course is the second part of a two-part survey course introducing the major areas of evidence law. Among other things, this part discusses expert evidence, Confrontation Clause doctrine, privileges, presumptions and burdens of proof. In addition to the black-letter doctrine, the course will involve exercises in case analysis and statutory interpretation. The course will emphasize the Federal Rules of Evidence, although it will also explore alternative regimes. Prerequisite: LAW 7195 Evidence I. [3]