Legal Definitions
Legal Cases
Stalking the Mentees
Bizzare Laws in __ State
Mentorship program
100
This type of law focuses on protecting original works of authorship, such as books, music, and art, by granting exclusive rights to the creator.
Copyright Law
100
This landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review in the United States.
Marbury v. Madison
100
Which mentee worked for a judge?
Samuel Allenson
100
It is illegal to drive while blindfolded.
Alabama
100
When is our first workshop event?
3/5!
200
A legally binding agreement between two or more parties that outlines their rights and obligations is commonly referred to as this.
Contract.
200
In this 1954 case, the Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
Brown v. Board of Education
200
Which mentees interview took an hour and a half
Yuvakshi Khanna
200
A pickle must be able to bounce to be considered a legitimate pickle.
Connecticut
200
In which months were Justin and Ishaan born? You gotta get both right.
March and August!
300
his legal term refers to the responsibility of a party to prove allegations made in court. It is often described as "the burden of..."
The burden of proof.
300
This 1973 case recognized a woman’s constitutional right to privacy in making medical decisions, including abortion.
Roe v. Wade
300
Which mentee has 'constitutional dwarfism,' something they emailed us proof of as displayed here:
Maya Mohanti
300
It is illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs.
Hint: This law originated after a flood in the 1920s in this southwestern state.
Arizona
300
What is Ishaan's last name?
Muchhala
400
When a court orders a party to perform a specific act—usually fulfilling a contractual obligation—it is called this type of remedy.
Specific Performance.
400
In this 2024 case, an AI hiring tool was accused of violating federal anti-discrimination laws by disproportionately rejecting older applicants.
Mobley v. Workday, Inc.
400
Which mentee showed me this picture during their interview
Mackenzie Richard
400
You cannot whistle for your lost canary before 7 a.m.
California
400
In what year did Justin come to the U.S.?
2022.
500
This principle, originating from Latin, means "let the buyer beware" and places responsibility on buyers to inspect goods before purchase.
caveat emptor
500
This 1819 case established that states cannot tax federal institutions like the Bank of the United States, reinforcing federal supremacy over state laws.
McCulloch v. Maryland
500
Which mentee showed us this picture during their interview
Angelica Yang
500
It is illegal to send someone an unprompted pizza delivery.
Louisiana
500
How many languages can Justin and Ishaan identify with limited working proficiency or above in total (not double-counting)?
5.5