DPLS
Davis Pre-Law Society!
In Legally Blonde, what is the key piece of evidence Elle Woods uses to win her first major court case?
A perm
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review, allowing the Court to declare a law unconstitutional?
Marbury v. Madison
What is the term for a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court?
Affidavit
In most jurisdictions, what is the term for a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year?
Felony
What are the meeting requirements for members?
2 General Meetings, 1 PD event, and 1 Social event each quarter
What is the name of the fictional law firm where Harvey Specter and Mike Ross work in the TV series Suits?
Pearson Hardman
Describe Gideon v. Wainwright.
It ruled to require states to provide attorneys to criminal defendants who cannot afford their own.
What is the legal term for a lawsuit brought by one or more individuals on behalf of a larger group with similar claims?
Class action
In what year was Justice Sonia Sotomayor nominated to the Court?
2009
This quarter, for the weeks we do not have GMs, our PD events will be on ___ and our Social events will be on ___.
Tuesdays; Thursdays
In Better Call Saul, what is the real name of the shady lawyer who later becomes Saul Goodman?
Jimmy McGill
Which Supreme Court case ruled that laws prohibiting interracial marriage were unconstitutional?
Loving v. Virginia
What is the term for a court order requiring a person to appear in court and testify or produce documents?
Subpoena
What is the name of the principal judicial organ of the United Nations?
The International Court of Justice (ICJ)
In what year was DPLS founded?
2019
What classic film features the iconic courtroom scene and the quote, “You can’t handle the truth!”?
A Few Good Men
Which famous chocolate company lost a trademark dispute case over their gold wrapped Easter bunny chocolates?
Lindt
What Latin term refers to a legal principle meaning “to stand by things decided,” indicating that courts should follow precedents?
Stare decisis
Lady Justice is often depicted holding a sword, scales, and wearing a blindfold. What does the blindfold symbolize?
Impartiality
How many DPLS board members are there? And name at least 3. We will accept first names!
20! Jennifer Ma, Yenah Lee, Anisa Patel, Lila Gibson, Estelle Masse, Samantha Jara, Sarah Mann, Carly Klinger, Ana Nadirashvili, Katrine Lee, Alec Arnold, Carissa Takaki, Megan Li, Trisha Nair, Perla Karina Servin, Marie Blackard, Kaitlyn Duong, Emma Fitzhugh, Sriya Batchu, and Maeve OBrien
In My Cousin Vinny, what type of law does Vinny admit he’s never practiced before defending his cousin?
Criminal law
Which Supreme Court case held that the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II was constitutional, upholding the government's decision to detain individuals based on national security concerns?
Korematsu v. United States
What is the legal term for representing oneself in court without an attorney?
Pro se representation
What is the name of the ancient legal code known for the principle "an eye for an eye"?
The Code of Hammurabi