1L in a Nutshell
What does "1L" refer to?
what is the first year of law school
the meaning of "stare decisis"
what is "to stand by things decided" means determining points in litigation according to precedent
What does CivPro refer to?
what is "Civil Procedure"
this type of digital networking is usually unsolicited
what is "cold emailing"
this is a law school application exam
what are the roles of Plaintiff and Defendant, in order
who are "the parties bringing a claim and the parties defending against a claim"
the Meaning of "Pro Bono"
what is "legal work done for free"
A "complaint" refers to this kind of legal writing submitted to a judge or legal writing professor
what is a "memorandum" or a "brief"
This app/site is an essential for growing your legal network
what is "LinkedIn"
some law schools teach "LegReg," in 1L, short for
what is "legislation and Regulation"
This term is often used to describe the kind of evidence or argument required as the first step to initiating a case or establishing a claim
what is "prima facie"
What is the role of an "Appellant"
what is "the party who appeals a lower court's decision
DAILY DOUBLE
what is the name of the party who is appealed against?
"BigLaw" refers to
what is "the largest law firms; usually global in scope and very highly ranked"
What is the MPRE?
what is the "Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam"
This notoriously feared "socratic method" of teaching
what is "cold-calling"
This is the physical requirement necessary to establish criminal liability
What is "actus reus"
DAILY DOUBLE:
What is the other mental element?
what is "due process"
this type of meet-up is a great way to learn about specific practice areas
what is "informational interview"
What does CALI stand for?
what is "Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction"
This method of studying the law usually takes much longer than its name suggests
what is "case briefing"
This phrase, often used in Torts, translates to "the thing speaks for itself"
What is "Res Ipsa Loquitur"
This party is often depicted by a triangle, or the Greek letter "Delta" in legal shorthand
what is "the Defendant"
DAILY DOUBLE:
what does the mathematical symbol for Pi stand for in legal shorthand?
this short speech is usually given on a staircase alternative
what is "an elevator pitch"
The FRCP is a federal statute governing what
what is the "Federal Rules of Civil Procedure"