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Scientific Evidence and Expert Testimony
(JS 622)

July 13-16, 2009 / Reno, NV
Tuition: $985
Early Discount: $885 by 4/14/09
Conference Fee: $235

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Offered biennially in odd-numbered years.

Judges are gatekeepers for the admission of scientific evidence and the testimony of expert witnesses—requiring them to decide, among other things, whether the proffered scientific evidence is valid; whether the evidence is reliable; and, whether an expert’s qualifications are adequate. After attending this course, participants will be able to recognize the judge’s role as a gatekeeper of scientific evidence and expert testimony; consider the consistencies and contradictions between the cultures of law and science; understand basic statistical concepts commonly used by experts; identify the scientific methods available to researchers studying complex human behavior; outline the proper function and qualifications of forensic pathologists; and, identify key concepts relating to computer forensic evidence.

Qualifies for 2 credits toward the Judicial Studies degree and as an elective in the Certificate in Judicial Development, Administrative Law Adjudication Skills, Dispute Resolution Skills, General Jurisdiction Trial Skills, Special Court Trial Skills, and Tribal Judicial Skills programs.

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Evidence Courses

The NJC offers several evidence courses in 2009: Fundamentals of Evidence, Advanced Evidence, and Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges.