Evidence and the Advocate: A Contextual Approach to Learning Evidence

Behan, Christopher

ISBN 10: 142248193X / ISBN 13: 9781422481936

Published by Carolina Academic Press, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Evidence and the Advocate: A Contextual Approach to Learning Evidence
• Publisher: Carolina Academic Press
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 142248193X
• ISBN 13: 9781422481936
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Evidence and the Advocate teaches each rule of evidence using a three pronged approach: (1) a treatise-like explanation of the rule, its purposes, exceptions and foundations; (2) cases, discussion questions and hypothetical problems related to the rule; and (3) an application section in which the students must prepare a courtroom exercise putting the rule into action. This approach forms a teaching template for each rule of evidence.

Each application exercise stands alone and has been designed to illuminate the rule being taught. The application exercises range from simple form-of-question drills to full-fledged evidentiary hearings. Some require minimal preparation, and others require significant out-of-class research and preparation. In the exercises, students serve as attorneys, witnesses, judges, and, in the more involved exercises, as a court of appeals. The exercises build on each other. The initial exercises focus on fundamental advocacy skills such as conducting a direct examination or laying the foundation for an exhibit. Later exercises incorporate these foundational skills for more complicated tasks such as writing a motion, impeaching a witness, or conducting a Daubert hearing on the reliability of expert testimony.

This book also is available in a three-hole punched, alternative loose-leaf version printed on 8.5 x 11 inch paper with wider margins and with the same pagination as the hardbound book.

About the Author

Christoper Behan is Professor of Law at Southern Illinois University School of Law.