Adv Evidence: Expert Witnesses

Catalog description

In recent years, the use of expert witnesses has proliferated as both civil and criminal litigation have become more complex and technical. This course introduces students to hiring, deposing, and obtaining trial testimony from an expert in a real case. During class, students will prepare a witness to give a deposition, practice voir dire, and prepare a cross examination of an opposing expert. Students will also learn the applicable FRE, FRCP, and case law. Prerequisite(s): Evidence. Satisfies the skills requirement. Graded.