Pursing a Legal Career
What is the bar exam?
The exam students take after graduating law school. It must be taken before they can represent people in court.
What does a prosecutor do?
They represent the people of a state in criminal cases.
What is mediation?
settlement process used to resolve your issues with another party
Who is currently president?
Joe Biden
What does LSAT stand for?
Law School Admissions Test
What does a Plaintiff attorney do?
They represent an individual or entity in civil cases where they are seeking to sue for injuries and or damages
What is the goals/purposes of trial?
Who is the Vice President?
Kamala Harris
What do you need to do before you apply to law school?
Graduate college and take LSAT
What hearing is held before the court after an arrest?
Arraignment
Name two potential risks of going to trial.
Unpredictable judge/jury, bad attorney, poor witness behavior, potential harsher sentencing
What is the sixth amendment?
Right to a jury of your peers
Name five different types of lawyers.
Determined by the facilitator
Name two differences between civil law and criminal law
Determined by the facilitator
Which two movies were shown as examples in the debunking Trial media slide?
Bee Movie & My Cousin Vinny
How many justices are on the supreme court?
9
How many sections are in the LSAT?
Logic Games
Logic Reasoning
Reading Comprehension
There is a 4th section that is a repeat of one of the sections above
What are the branches of Civil law?
Tort law, contracts, family law, and property law
What was the famous slogan used in the OJ Simpson Trial?
"If the glove doesn't fit you must acquit!"
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial (LEJ)