Fact Investigation
SLN #: 73093Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 004
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Bartels
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
Investigating the "facts" is the lawyering task that is the key to almost all civil and criminal cases. Fact Investigation I will focus on the aspect of that task that usually is most important: witnesses. Specific topics will include finding and interviewing witnesses; interrogating suspects; eye-witness identification; working with investigators; and ethical and other legal constraints. Class sessions will be a mixture of polite Socratic dialogue, simulations, and guest speakers; and each student will conduct at least two individual witness interviews outside of class. Grades will be based on class participation, the individual witness interviews, and a final examination.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Numeric Grade and ONE-Time Pass Option is Available, or Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: Yes
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 16
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: In-Class - Completely Secure
Participation Points: Approximately 50% (including simulated interviews/
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Excused absences only
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.