Course Details

Legal Epistemology

In this course, we will examine central issues at the intersection of law and epistemology. Topics to be discussed include evidence, legal proof, character evidence, confession evidence, the beyond a reasonable doubt standard, alternative approaches to legal evidence and proof, punishment, plea deals, and race.

Catalog Number: LAWSTUDY 511
Additional Course Information: Research Writing


Course History

Fall 2022
Title: Legal Epistemology
Faculty: Lackey, Jennifer Amy
Section: 1     Credits: 3.0
Capacity: 20     Actual: 20