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In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Constitutional Law: Equal Protection, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 0:20 -- What is the Equal Protection Clause? 1:04 -- How do you distinguish due process from equal protection issues? 2:50 -- What are quasi-suspect classific...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Constitutional Law: Executive Powers, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 0:20 -- What are the main powers of the President?  1:01 -- What are inferior officers and how can they be appointed? 2:33 -- Can Congress limit the President...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Constitutional Law: Federal Judicial System, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 1:26 -- The Supreme Court has what two types of jurisdiction? 2:15 -- Can Congress modify the Supreme Court's original jurisdiction? 2:33 -- What...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Constitutional Law: Federalism, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 0:36 -- What is the Supremacy Clause? 1:05 -- When does federal law expressly preempt state law? 2:09 -- Can states create laws that are more rigorous than those se...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Constitutional Law: Individual Liberties, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 0:20 -- Define Free Exercise Clause 1:37 -- What is the 3-part test to determine whether a law violates the Establishment Clause? 2:21 -- When is governme...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Constitutional Law: Separation of Powers, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 0:20 -- What are the sources of Congressional power in the Constitution? 0:39 -- Does Congress have federal police power to promote the general welfare of...

I n this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Contract Law: Defenses to Formation, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 1:05 -- What are the 10 defenses to contract formation and enforceability? 2:01 -- Who can void a contract with a minor? 2:45 -- If a minor breaches a K for n...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Contract Law: Formation, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 0:34 -- What are the types of law that govern contracts? 1:38 -- Define bilateral contract 2:55 -- Under common law, what terms must be included in the offer? 3:49 -- What...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Contract Law: Interpretation, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 1:00 -- Define partially integrated K 1:40 -- What constitutes prior dealings for the purposes of the parol evidence rule? 2:55 -- Does parol evidence bar admission o...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Contract Law: Performance, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 0:37 -- What is the difference between a condition vs. a promise? 1:07 -- Define 'condition precedent' 2:31 -- If the satisfaction of one party is listed as an...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Contract Law: Remedies, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 0:20 -- What are the 3 types of compensatory damages? 1:00 -- How do you calculate expectation damages? 1:30 -- Can expectation damages be speculative? 3:38 -- A buyer of g...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Contract Law: Statute of Frauds, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 1:07 -- When does performance satisfy the SOF? 2:40 -- Does mutual promise to marry, without consideration, fall within the SOF? 3:03 -- For K's incapable of...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Contract Law: Third Party, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 0:19 -- Define third party beneficiary 2:20 -- What are the incidental beneficiary's rights under the contract?    3:50 -- When do the interests of an intended thir...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Contract Law: UCC Performance, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 0:18 -- What is a seller's obligation under the UCC? 2:25 -- In non-carrier cases, who bears the risk of loss (ROL)? 3:12 -- When can a party request an assuran...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Criminal Law: Defenses, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 0:18 -- What are the two general types of defenses? 1:35 -- Define Irresistible Impulse test 4:05 -- When can first aggressors claim self-defense? 4:41 -- Can V act neglige...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Criminal Law: Fundamentals, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 0:18 -- What are the elements required to prove a crime? 1:26 -- Are habitual acts (conditioned reactions) considered voluntary acts? 2:12 -- Do involuntary acts satisf...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Criminal Law: Homicide, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 0:35 -- What is the actus reus and mens rea for common law murders? 1:14 -- How is malice established? 2:51 -- What are the elements of felony murder? 3:13 -- What are inhe...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Criminal Law: Inchoate Crimes, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 0:35 -- What is the mens rea for attempt? 1:14 -- Can you be charged with attempt for strict liability crimes or crimes that have a mens rea of recklessness or negli...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Criminal Law: Other Crimes, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 1:13 -- What circumstances elevate a misdemeanor battery to aggravated battery? 2:41 -- When does V have reasonable apprehension of imminent harm? 3:02 -- Differentiate...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Criminal Law: Property Crimes, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 0:18 -- What intent is required for theft offenses? 2:44 -- Can you be guilty of larceny if you are in lawful possession of the object at the time of taking? 3:38 --...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Criminal Procedure: 8th Amendment, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 0:17 -- What is the 8th Amendment? 0:36 -- Does the 8th Amendment apply to states? 1:24 -- Does applying a harsher sentence to a repeat offender violate the 8th...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Criminal Procedure: Arrests, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 0:52 -- What are 4 key questions you should ask when approaching a 4th Amendment question? 1:27 -- When will actions by a private individual trigger the 4th Amendment?...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Criminal Procedure: Confessions, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 0:18 -- What is protected by the 5th Amendment? 0:46 -- Under the 5th Amendment, what is considered a compelled statement? 2:02 -- Is testimonial evidence found pu...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Criminal Procedure: Right to Counsel, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 0:40 -- When does a suspect have a right to counsel for a lineup or showup? 1:52 -- What is the remedy when a post-charge, in-person lineup occurs without cou...

In this podcast, we read you 10 key questions & answers that give you important background knowledge of Criminal Procedure: Trial Rights, which is critical to the more detailed questions that might arise on the Bar Exam. For example: 1:01 -- Are witnesses entitled to Miranda warnings in a grand jury proceeding? 1:43 -- Does D have a right to present evidence or confront witnesses in a grand ju...