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Hon. Linda Giles, Prof. Michael Avery, Ms. Page Kelly, Hon. Angel Kelley Brown,
4 credits day; 4 credits evening.
These two courses are linked and must be taken at the same time. The focus will be on the
Federal Rules of Evidence, applied to issues of: relevance; character evidence; hearsay and
hearsay exceptions; examination and cross-examination of witnesses; credibility and
impeachment; introduction of exhibits; demonstrative aides and technology in the courtroom;
opinion testimony; experts and scientific proof; opening and closing arguments; functions of the
judge and the jury; privileges; and burdens of proof. The principles of Evidence law taught in the
classroom setting will be applied in courtroom settings in coordinated classes. The goal of these
courses is to merge the legal and practical aspects of presenting facts and narratives in a manner
that will prepare advocates to perform most effectively in adversarial hearings.
Enrollment is limited: 40
Elective Course
Meets Base Menu Requirement
Meets Civil Litigation Concentration Requirements
Recommended for the Mass Bar
Final Exam Required
Family Law