Professor Bloom's scholarship concentrates on issues of structure, method, and design in modern federal courts. He teaches Civil Procedure, Evidence, Federal Courts, and related courses.
LAWS 6353 - Evidence
Primary Instructor
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2020
Studies the methods and forms of proof in litigation, including detailed consideration of hearsay, impeachment of witnesses, relevancy and certain restrictions on authentication and best evidence doctrines, and privileges.
LAWS 7003 - Federal Courts
Primary Instructor
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2020
Looks at structure and jurisdiction of the federal courts, emphasizing problems of federalism and separation of powers and their relationship to resolution of substantive disputes.