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Apr 17, 2024
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LAW 3956 - Scientific Evidence
This seminar focuses on the effective presentation and critique of scientific information in the context of legal decision making. It examines generic strategy and tactics for presenting scientific evidence in civil litigation, administrative proceedings and criminal proceedings, as well as the evidentiary and procedural problems peculiar to each of these areas. Current scientific issues involving health, safety and environmental problems are discussed. No prior background in science is necessary. There is no examination, but students are required to write an analytical paper examining the use of scientific information in a current problem area of their choice (e.g., tobacco litigation, DNA identification, asbestos, radon).
Credits: 3
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