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This course focuses on the law of evidence, emphasizing the Federal Rules, hypothetical problems, practical approaches, and the theoretical underpinnings of the rules.
Teaching This Course
Thomas D. Lyon
Vice Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs, and Judge Edward J. and Ruey L. Guirado Chair in Law and Psychology
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Brian Hoffstadt
Lecturer in Law
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2, 3, 4, 5
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Numeric or CR/D/F
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In-class Exam
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No
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No
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