Evidence at BYU Law

Studying Evidence at BYU Law provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the rules and standards guiding the admissibility of evidence in legal proceedings. This course covers both the Federal Rules of Evidence and Utah State Rules, focusing on the practical implications of evidentiary rules in courtroom litigation and how these rules shape the pursuit of justice. Through case studies and hypothetical scenarios, students will learn to critically analyze evidence issues—from relevance and hearsay to witness competency and expert testimony.

• 1Familiarize yourself with both the Federal Rules of Evidence and Utah State Rules to understand jurisdictional differences.
• 2Engage with case law to see how evidentiary rules are applied in real-world scenarios.
• 3Practice applying the rules to fact patterns to enhance your analytical skills.
• 4Create flowcharts or outlines to visualize the relationships between different rules and their exceptions.
• 5Participate in study groups to discuss complex topics and quiz each other on key concepts.

Exams in Evidence typically consist of multiple-choice questions and essay prompts that require students to analyze factual scenarios and apply relevant evidentiary rules. Students may also be asked to discuss implications of case law and policy arguments.