Legal History
In what year was the U.S. Constitution written?
1787
The U.S. Supreme Court's purpose is to interpret and protect the Constitution, ensure equal justice, and protect civil rights. It is the highest court in the United States and the final arbiter of the law.
How many years does law school last in the United States?
3 years
In the TV Show Law and Order: SVU, what does SVU stand for?
Special Victims Unit
How many Amendments does the U.S. Constitution contain?
27
How many Justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
9
What is the Bar Exam?
A "bar exam" is a standardized written test that a law school graduate must pass in order to be licensed to practice law in a specific jurisdiction, essentially acting as a gateway to becoming a practicing attorney; it usually includes multiple-choice questions, essay writing, and performance tests designed to assess legal knowledge and reasoning skills required to practice law within that state or territory.
What is the name of the character played by Meghan Markle in Suits?
Rachel Zane
Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against self-incrimination?
The Fifth Amendment protects individuals from being compelled to incriminate themselves during legal proceedings. This right, often invoked by stating “I plead the Fifth,” ensures that no person can be forced to testify against themselves, preserving the principle of due process and guarding against coercive interrogation tactics.
Who was the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court?
Sandra Day O'Connor
What is the name of the standardized exam students must take to be considered for admission to law school?
LSAT (Law School Admission Test)
What celebrity lawyer represented O.J. Simpson during his notorious trial? Hint: His reality star daughter famously needed 4 tries to pass California's Baby Bar exam.
Robert Kardashian
Who was the primary author of the U.S. Bill of Rights?
James Madison
What was the impact of the landmark 1954 Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education?
Brown v. Board of Education was a landmark 1954 Supreme Court case that ruled racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. The case overturned the "separate but equal" doctrine established in the 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson case.
When you graduate Law School in the U.S., you are the recipient of a J.D. degree. What does J.D. stand for?
Juris Doctor
What score did Elle Woods get on her LSAT in Legally Blonde?
179
What English law, which passed in 1215, influenced the U.S. Constitution in many ways, including the concepts of due process, constitutional government, and fundamental rights?
Magna Carta
How many years did Ruth Bader Ginsburg serve on the Supreme Court?
27 years
What school is the longest continuously operating law school in the United States?
Harvard Law School
Judge Judy debuted on September 16, 1996 and ran for 25 seasons until July 23, 2021.