BASICS
Land Mark Cases
Terminology
Types of Law
Legal Concepts
100

What’s difference between an attorney and a lawyer ?

A lawyer can offer legal advice and has JD certificate but can’t represent clients or practice Law by themselves. While an attorney has passed the bar exam,JD and has the ablitiy to represent clients as well as having the ability to offer legal advice.

100

The informing of criminal suspects of their right to silence and protection from self-incrimination became law

What is Miranda v. Arizona 

100

In the context of LSAT questions, what is the definition of “stimulus”?

The stimulus is the component of the LSAT question that encompasses the passage description. Workshops and articles frequently refer to the passage as a stimulus.

100

The law that prevents monopolies and promotes fair competition

Anti Trust Law

100

The rule that the government can't take someone's freedom without rial

What is due process

200

The test you study for law school

What is the LSAT 

200

The segregation of schools was unconstitutional 

What is Brown v Board of Education 

200

The rules established by costum or treaty by nations in relation to one another 

What is international law 

200

THe power of courts to decide if a decison or law is unconstitutional

Judicial Review

300

The case that set judicial review

Marbury v Madison

300

The establishment and potection of intellectual creations 

WHat is Intellectual Property law 

300

What do you call when you have exhausted all of your appeals within the lower and state courts but believe that there was a step that was missed during trial and you want to use your final attempt at a retrial ?

Hebeas Corpus is the term used when you have exhausted all of your city, and states appeals but you still believe that your trail was misrepresent/foul play, your attorney can appeal to “petition for for writ of habeas corpus”.

400

The case set the precedent that free speech is not absolute

What is Schenck v United States 

400

The rights and duties of states and entities involved in exploration and use, encompassing both int. and domestic agreements for encompased by the atmosphere 

What is Space Law ?

500

The case that limits free speech of students in school

Hazelwood v Kuhlmeimer

500

List at least five types of topics within specialized and emerging law practices.


  • Environmental Law – Protects air, water, wildlife, and ecosystems.
  • Labor & Employment Law – Regulates worker rights, unions, and workplace safety.
  • Intellectual Property Law – Protects creations of the mind: copyrights, patents, trademarks.
  • Cyber Law / Internet Law – Deals with privacy, hacking, and online contracts.
  • Health Law – Governs hospitals, patient rights, and medical ethics.
  • Education Law – Involves school policies, student rights, and special education.
  • Immigration Law – Rules on citizenship, visas, asylum, and deportation.
  • Tax Law – Regulates taxation for individuals and businesses.
  • Bankruptcy Law – Helps individuals or companies manage or erase debt.
  • Real Estate Law – Manages buying, selling, and leasing land or property.
  • Military Law – Governs members of the armed forces (e.g., Uniform Code of Military Justice).
  • Sports and Entertainment Law – Involves contracts, endorsements, and media rights.
  • Human Rights Law – Protects universal rights and freedoms under international standards.
  • Elder Law – Focuses on issues like elder abuse, retirement, and long-term care.


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