Overview of the adversary and inquisitorial systems Role of the expert witness within the adversary system Important and unique position of the expert witness The legal and ethical context of expert evidence.Unit topics: The Nature of the Adversary System The Trial Process Basic Rules of Evidence Legal and other Professional Ethics Rules of Expert Evidence Evaluation of Expert Evidence Introduction to Preparation for Trial Law reform and future directions -- Course Website
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in Graduate Certificate of Forensic Studies.
