Case/Classes
Who is one of the most important people in the courtroom?
Court reporter
Objection when a question calls for an answer that has nothing to do with the case.
Relevance objection
What does LSAT stand for?
Law School Admission Test
How quickly must one respond to an email?
24-48 hours
All of these are filler words, EXCEPT: Uh, Like, Basically, For example, So.
For example
In case Booth v. State, how many times was Charles arrested?
300+
What objection is made when a witness theorizes as to what possibly could have happened on the ultimate issue?
Speculation objection or calls for speculation
What is the LSAT score range?
120-180
What is a prudent way of filling out the subject section of an email?
With clear instructions to the recipient.
Is it okay to say ‘I AM SORRY’ all the time?
Absolutely Not
In case Booth v. State, how many times did Charles serve in penitentiary?
4
What objection mentions "the truth of the matter asserted," and what does that phrase mean?
Hearsay
The statement must be used to prove the truth of the statement. In other words, it means the only reason the lawyer wants the jury to hear the statement is to convince them that the statement's contents are factually correct.
What section of the LSAT has recently been removed?
Logic Games
Respectfully, regards, and sincerely, are examples of...
An appropriate closing
Who is Frank, and where is his accent from?
a defense attorney with the El Paso Public Defender's Office who spoke on the second day of the camp and traumatized the students.
He has a French accent.
In the case State v. Crawford, Crawford owed Bateman how much for his drug use?
$10,000
What is the difference between impeachment by omission and an inconsistent statement?
Impeachment by Omission - A witness may be impeached by pointing out that their current testimony includes facts that were not included in his prior statements or testimony.
Prior Inconsistent Statements - The confrontation of a witness with their own prior inconsistent statement. Shows that the witness’s current testimony is contradicted by their own earlier words.
It damages a witness’s credibility because they demonstrate that the witness has changed their story.
Besides the LSAT application, what other factors are important to law school applications?
GPA, letters of recommendation, and resume
What is the difference between CC and BCC?
CC (Carbon Copy) lets everyone who receives the email see who else received it, while BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) hides recipients' email addresses from everyone else.
According to the jury's verdict, who creates better music, Kendrick Lamar or Drake?
Kendrick Lamar
What is the issue in State v. Hunter, 1987?
Whether the trial court erred in refusing to grant Hunter a separate trial from Dunn and failing to instruct the jury on Hunter's defense of compulsion, particularly in the context of felony murder.
What is the burden of proof for both a criminal case and a civil case?
*Explain each one the best you can
In a criminal case, conviction requires “proof beyond a reasonable doubt.” In a civil case, liability must be proven by a "preponderance of the evidence."
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt - This is the highest standard in law. It requires jurors to be firmly convinced of the defendant's guilt. Although it doesn't demand certainty, the level of confidence must leave no room for reasonable doubt.
Preponderance of the Evidence—it requires that a claim be more likely true than not—just over a 50% likelihood. This lower bar makes it easier to resolve private disputes.
What organization administrates the LSAT?
LSAC (Law School Admission Council)
What do you call the established set of guidelines and expectations for how people should communicate electronically?
Email etiquette
What was the jury's verdict on the first day? Did they find Superman to be better than Iron Man, or Iron Man to be better than Superman?
Superman is better than Iron Man