The trial takes place in the court room of the Neal and Bea Smith Law Center. A combination of small group discussions, practice panels, lectures and debriefings with litigants and jurors allow students to witness the integration of legal theory and law practice. A comprehensive review of legal issues concerning the operation of America's food system. The course examines the role of law in shaping the food system and considers issues such as food safety and inspection, food labeling laws, systems to improve food quality, hunger relief programs, the relation between food production and environmental protection, organic food laws, and international trade and food safety standards. This course provides a basic understanding of forensic medicine essential for litigation or criminal practice.
Students attend a forensic autopsy.