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The Disconnect Between Forensic Science And The Lawyers And Judges Who Represent It, Hannah Reidenbaugh
The Disconnect Between Forensic Science And The Lawyers And Judges Who Represent It, Hannah Reidenbaugh
Graduate Student Research Symposium
The goal of this research is to demonstrate a knowledge gap in the forensic science education of lawyers. In law schools across the country, there is minimal curriculum requirements focused on educating law students in forensic science. Of the top 50 law schools in the U.S., 20% offer a forensic science elective. After the rigor of law school, there is no requirement set to educate lawyers in forensic science. In fact, based on survey responses, 51% of criminal lawyers do not take part in forensic science continuing education programs. Though educators as well as professionals have voiced the need for …