Law School Admission
GROUP Question: Everyone go around and tell us in one sentence why you wanted to become a lawyer
N/A
Juris Doctor/JD
What is another word for divorce?
Dissolution of Marriage
What is the highest court in Illinois?
Supreme Court of Illinois
What is hearsay?
An out of court statement used for the truth of the matter asserted.
What are you once you receive your JD?
A lawyer
What area of law is family law in?
Civil
What federal circuit is Illinois in?
Seventh Circuit
What are defendants in Domestic Relations cases referred to as?
Respondents
What is the name of the admission test for law school?
LSAT
What are the three most common honors programs?
Mock Trial, Moot Court, Law Review
What is alimony now known as in Illinois?
Maintenance
DAILY DOUBLE: What three states are in the Seventh Circuit?
Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana
What is the Act that governs the Domestic Relations Division?
1. Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act
2. Illinois Parentage Act of 2015
3. Illinois Code of Civil Procedure
How many years is law school (typical, fulltime student)?
3 years
What is the ethics exam you must take to become a licensed attorney?
MPRE
What is an EOP?
Emergency Order of Protection
What appellate court district is Cook County in?
First District
What is a GAL?
Guardian Ad Litem: Court-appointed attorney to be the eyes and ears for the court. Submit a report to the court explaining what is in the best interest of the child.
How many law schools are in Chicago?
6
DePaul, Kent, Loyola, Northwestern, UIC, U-Chicago,
What are the six doctrinal classes in law school?
Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law; Contracts; Criminal Law; Property; and Torts.
DAILY DOUBLE: What is the goal of the court when children are involved?
To rule in the best interest of the child.
What is a Rule 23 case?
An unpublished opinion, not binding. It will only be persuasive if published 2021 or later.
What does SRL stand for?
Self-Represented Litigant