Co-produced with the Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences (CIFS)
Truth be told
Forensic evidence can be persuasive, but sometimes the certainty projected in the courtroom exceeds what science truly supports. A conclusion delivered too confidently, a probability presented without context, or a detail interpreted too narrowly can influence how the judge and jury understand a case. Even when unintentional, these moments can significantly alter decisions, leading to profound consequences for the accused. Attorneys who can distinguish between supported and unsupported scientific claims are better positioned to keep the record grounded in reliable evidence and achieve more just outcomes.
The Forensic Justice Institute 2026 gives you the knowledge to do exactly that. This one-day program brings together renowned forensic specialists and criminal law practitioners to help you analyze, question, and apply scientific evidence with clarity and precision, not bias.
What you’ll learn:
Gain practical tools to evaluate forensic methods, interpret scientific claims, and understand the evidentiary weight of key forensic disciplines. You’ll explore how to:
- Identify the types of digital surveillance data that may appear in criminal investigations
- Assess the scientific principles and practical considerations behind accident reconstruction
- Recognize the ways context, case information, and independent review shape medical-legal decisions in death investigations
- Evaluate the scientific validity of firearms identification and prepare for admissibility challenges
- Apply probability rules appropriately and avoid common fallacies in interpreting likelihoods
- Anticipate how chemistry and toxicologic pathology may influence evidentiary analysis
- Consider emerging issues in the use of artificial intelligence in forensic evidence
Unbiased by design
Together, these sessions help you turn scientific insight into stronger advocacy—whether you’re preparing for cross examination, challenging admissibility, or explaining complex findings to a jury.
You’ll leave with sharper questions, clearer strategies, and a deeper understanding of what the science behind the evidence can—and cannot—support. Ensure that reliable science guides your advocacy and reinforces the integrity of your work with the Forensic Justice Institute 2026.