Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re diving into a fundamental concept in legal trials — evidence. We’ll discuss the foundation that evidence is built around – relevance, and then we’ll focus on the most important topic in all of evidence – hearsay. We’ll learn what hearsay is, why the law distrusts it, and the major ways it still gets admitted. And we’ll finish with a fact pattern that illustrates how hearsay is tested on an exam.
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In this episode we discuss:
- Evidence law and relevance
- What is defined as “hearsay” and what is “non-hearsay”?
- Most common hearsay exceptions
- A fact pattern walkthrough
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Resources:
- JoinJuno.com
- Podcast Episode 259: Listen and Learn – Relevance in Evidence
- Podcast Episode 261: Listen and Learn – The Basics of Hearsay
- Podcast Episode 271: Listen and Learn – Hearsay Exceptions: Present Sense Impression and State of Mind
- Podcast Episode 281: Listen and Learn – Character Evidence
- Podcast Episode 296: Listen and Learn – Hearsay Exceptions: Government and Business Records
- Podcast Episode 301: Listen and Learn – The Confrontation Clause
- Podcast Episode 308: Listen and Learn – More Hearsay Exceptions
- Podcast Episode 315: Listen and Learn – Non-Hearsay
- Podcast Episode 326: Listen and Learn – Multiple Hearsay
- Podcast Episode 410: Listen and Learn – Relevance Issues (Evidence)
- Podcast Episode 521: Smarter Borrowing: How Juno Helps Lower Student Loans
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This podcast provides a clear and well-structured introduction to one of the most challenging subjects that first-year law students encounter. The explanation of relevance establishes a strong foundation before moving into the complexities of hearsay, making the material easier to understand. I especially appreciated the discussion of common hearsay exceptions and the practical fact pattern, as applying legal principles to realistic scenarios is an effective way to strengthen analytical skills and prepare for examinations. Overall, this episode serves as an excellent educational resource for law students seeking to build a solid understanding of evidence law and improve their confidence in legal reasoning.