COURSE DESCRIPTION 2012 2013

Prof. Rosanna Cavallaro, Prof. Michael Avery, Prof. Jeffrey J. Pokorak, Hon. Isaac Borenstein (Ret.),

4 credits day; 4 credits evening.

Evidence will develop the principles, decisions, and jurisdictional choices, relating to the presentation of facts, within the context of the adversarial trial system. Emphasis will be placed upon the Federal Rules of Evidence, applied to issues of: relevance; character and credibility; hearsay; examination of witnesses; opinions; scientific proof; law and fact; functions of the judge and the jury; testimonial, circumstantial and real evidence; competency and privilege; examination and cross examination of witnesses; best evidence rule, parole evidence rule, hearsay exceptions, and burdens of proof.

Elective Course

Meets Base Menu Requirement

Meets Civil Litigation Concentration Requirements

Recommended for the Mass Bar

Final Exam Required

Evidence and Trial Advocacy