About Iqra
What area of law is Iqra practicing in?
IP Litigation (Copyright, trademark, etc.)
What is the name of the firm Iqra's working at?
Polsinelli LLP
What are the two parties to a case called - civil and criminal cases
Civil - Plaintiff and defendant
Criminal - Prosecution and defense
How many amendments are in the Constitution
27 - 4,400 words
What number president is Biden
46
When (month and year) did Iqra move to LA for law school
August 2021
What was Iqra's favorite food place in LA?
Kazu Nori
Miranda warning/rights
Remain silent
Attorney
What one amendment to the constitution has been repealed?
18th - Prohibition
Who becomes POTUS after the President and VP?
Speaker
Why did Iqra decide to go to law school
She thought being a lawyer looked fun
What was Iqra's favorite food place in Berkeley? (food and dessert)
Artichoke's pizza and Yogurt Park
What is the difference between copyrights, trademarks, and patents?
Copyrights - Protect original works of authorship. Have to have a modicum of creativity (very low standard).
Trademark - Maintains the goodwill of a company/their reputation and brand.
Patent - Protects new inventions that wouldn't have been obvious to others in the field
When was the US Constitution written? (will also accept date ratified)
September 17, 1787. It is the world's longest surviving written charter of government. Only FOUR pages long in case you didn't know, a very quick read. Ratified 1788.
How many senators and congressmen are there, and how is representation split up among states?
Senators - 100, 2 ea. state
Congress - Apportionment dependent on population
At what company/firm was Iqra's first legal internship?
Contract Wrangler
What is the pass rate of the CA bar exam?
34% - hardest bar exam in the US
What are the two things required for any crime?
What does habeas corpus mean?
"That you have the body" - The “Great Writ” of habeas corpus is a fundamental right in the Constitution that protects against unlawful and indefinite imprisonment.
What are the three levels of courts IN CALIFORNIA vs FEDERAL called?
CA: Superior court, court of appeals, Supreme Court
Federal: District court, court of appeals, Supreme Court
What specialization did Iqra graduate with in law school?
METS Specialization - Media, Entertainment, Sports, and Technology Law. (IP)
What are the subjects tested on the MBE?
Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts.
What is the difference between a felony, misdemeanor, and violation?
A felony is generally a more serious crime (usually has an element of violence) and the penalty can be a jail/prison term of more than one year. A misdemeanor has a maximum of less than a year, but more than 15 days. A violation is not considered a crime and has a maximum penalty term of 15 days.
What are the first ten amendments of the US Constitution?
1. Free speech/press/religion
2. Right to bear arms
3. Quartering of soldiers
4. Right to privacy (search and arrest)
5. Rights in criminal cases against self incrimination
6. Right to a fair trial
7. Rights in civil cases
8. Bail, fines, punishment
9. Rights of the people (voting)
10. States' rights (everything not given in the Constitution)
Name the Supreme Court justices.