Stetson University College of Law has received a $400,000 grant to launch a forensic evidence training program.

The grant, awarded by the U.S. Attorney General, will support the development of a “Crime Scene to Courtroom Forensics” program that will provide training on forensic science evidence and the use of expert testimony.

It goes to Stetson's National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology and the Law to develop a forensic evidence training program for lawyers who work on death penalty cases.

“This training program is crucial at a time when life or death often hinges on the presentation of forensic evidence in the courtroom,” said NCSTL director and law professor Carol Henderson.

Henderson recently presented on the topic of legal and judicial education in forensic science at the European Academy of Forensic Sciences meeting in Prague.

“Training in forensic evidence is essential to improve the quality of legal representation and to ensure reliable jury verdicts,” said Henderson.

More information about the program can be found here.