The methodology of teaching forensic medicine and forensic medical expertise has significant differences for students of medical and law schools. This work is devoted to the methodology of teaching forensic medical examination to law students and identifies areas in the subject that require special consecration within the curriculum. Based on their experience of teaching and knowledge control, the authors propose a methodology for teaching and consolidating knowledge for this group of students, aimed at developing and consolidating their personal and professional competencies in the field of forensic medical examination, as well as applying the knowledge gained in their further professional activities. The authors analyzed and compiled the results of pedagogical experience of teaching students of various categories of higher educational institutions. The obtained results allow us to develop the most effective methodological approach to teaching the discipline and consolidating the acquired knowledge.