Found in a Courtroom
Handheld wooden hammer, used to call the court to order
What is a gavel?
Ruled that state-sponsored segregation in public schools is unconstitutional, overturning the "separate but equal" doctrine from Plessy v. Ferguson (1896).
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
Ratified in 1920, the 19th Amendment extended the right to vote to this group of citizens.
Who are Women?
This famous teaching method involves a professor aggressively questioning students about case briefs.
What is the Socratic Method?
A well known pink-wearing, fashion major-turned-law student, known for the quote "What like it's hard?"
Who is Elle Woods?
Individual who rules over the Courtroom, typically in a black robe
What is the Judge/Justice?
Established that police must inform detained suspects of their constitutional rights (the _____ warning/rights) before questioning
What is Miranda v. Arizona?
This Reconstruction-era amendment officially banned slavery and involuntary servitude throughout the United States.
What is the 13th Amendment?
Before entering law school, applicants must take this standardized test, though some schools now accept the GRE.
What is the LSAT?
The fictional southern lawyer in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird who defends Tom Robinson.
Who is Atticus Finch?
Not found in appellate courtroom, typically where members required by law to serve are found.
What is the Jury Box?
Established a constitutional right to abortion, which was later overturned by Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (2022), returning abortion regulation authority to the states
What is Roe v. Wade (1973)
This 1933 constitutional amendment repealed the 18th Amendment. (Repealed prohibition)
What is the 21st Amendment?
Exam law students must pass to be registered lawyers/attorneys
What is the Bar/Bar Exam?
A document submitted to the panel (of Judges or Justices) prior to the oral arguments taking place
What is a brief?
Guaranteed that states must provide legal counsel to defendants charged with a felony who cannot afford an attorney.
What is Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)?
Under the Fourth Amendment, law enforcement generally needs this legal document, backed by probable cause, to search your property.
What is a warrant?
The Judges/Justices sit here in the courtroom, usually has 3-9 seats depending on the level of court
What is the Bench/Appellate Bench?
Protected symbolic speech for students in public schools, such as wearing black armbands to protest a war.
What is Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)?
Spurred by FDR's four terms, this amendment limits a President to serving only two terms in office.
What is the 22nd Amendment?
The traditional 1L subject that deals with civil wrongs and damages, such as negligence or battery.
What is torts?