Category: Law School Outlines

  • Criminal Law Attack Sheet for the Florida Bar Exam

    # Florida Bar Exam Criminal Law Attack Sheet ## I. Overview of Florida Criminal Law – Sources of Law: Florida Statutes, Florida Standard Jury Instructions, and Case Law – Substantive vs. Procedural Law – Florida Criminal Offenses: Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Noncriminal Violations – Burden of Proof: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt – Principle of Legality: No…

  • Evidence Attack Sheet for the Florida Bar Exam

    **Evidence Attack Sheet for the Florida Bar Exam** *This guide is intended for review purposes only. Always consult the most current statutes, rules, and case law when preparing for the bar examination.* — **I. Relevance (FRE 401, 402, and 403; Florida Statutes § 90.401, § 90.402, § 90.403)** – **General Rule**: All relevant evidence is…

  • Performance Test Attack Sheet for the Florida Bar Exam

    Creating a Performance Test Attack Sheet for the Florida Bar Exam involves assembling a structured guide to help you navigate the Florida-specific components of the performance test efficiently and effectively. The performance test (PT) is designed to assess your ability to apply legal knowledge in a practical context, similar to what a new attorney might…

  • Professional Responsibility Attack Sheet for the Florida Bar Exam

    **Professional Responsibility Attack Sheet for the Florida Bar Exam** *Introduction* Professional Responsibility is an essential topic for the Florida Bar Exam, encompassing the rules and ethical considerations that govern the conduct of lawyers. Florida adopts the American Bar Association’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC) with state-specific modifications. For the Florida Bar, candidates must understand…

  • Torts Attack Sheet for the Florida Bar Exam

    **Torts Attack Sheet for the Florida Bar Exam** **I. Introduction to Torts** – Definition: Civil wrongs that cause harm or loss, leading to legal liability. – Purpose: To compensate victims for injuries or losses caused by the conduct of others. **II. Intentional Torts** A. **Battery** – Definition: Intentional infliction of harmful or offensive contact. –…

  • Wills & Trusts Attack Sheet for the Florida Bar Exam

    Creating a comprehensive study guide or “attack sheet” for the Wills & Trusts section of the Florida Bar Exam involves summarizing the key points of law that are frequently tested. This guide is intended to serve as an overview and a quick reference during study sessions. — **WILLS & TRUSTS ATTACK SHEET** **I. WILLS** *A.…

  • Wills & Trusts Crib Sheet for the Florida Bar Exam

    Creating a comprehensive Wills & Trusts Crib Sheet specifically for the Florida Bar Exam involves condensing a significant amount of legal information into a format that is both accessible and memorable. Please note that this guide should be used as a supplement to more in-depth study materials and practical applications. Always ensure that you are…

  • Contracts Attack Sheet for the Florida Bar Exam

    **Contracts Attack Sheet for the Florida Bar Exam** Contracts law is a cornerstone of the Florida Bar Exam, and a strong understanding of the principles and rules is essential for success. This attack sheet provides a structured approach to analyzing contract issues likely to appear on the exam. It is designed to help you quickly…

  • Contracts Law Quick Review

    Introduction to Contract Law Begin with the basics of what constitutes a contract, including the requirements of offer, acceptance, consideration, and mutual assent. Understand the objective theory of contracts: that a contract is formed by the outward manifestation of intent to contract as interpreted by a reasonable person. The Formation of Contracts Offer: Know what…

  • Con Law Quick Review

    Introduction to Constitutional Law Constitutional Law deals with the interpretation and implementation of the United States Constitution. The course typically examines the structure of the federal government, the powers of its branches, and the rights of individuals. The Structure of the Constitution Understand the layout of the Constitution, including the Preamble, the seven Articles, and…

  • 1L Study Guide for Texas Civil Procedure

    Texas Civil Procedure Civil procedure in Texas governs the processes and rules that the Texas state courts follow in civil litigation. It’s essential to be familiar with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (TRCP), the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and relevant case law. Jurisdiction Subject Matter Jurisdiction: Understand the authority of different Texas…

  • Contract Law Outline 1L

    Contract Law Outline   Elements of Contract (3) Mutual Assent (4) Offer and Acceptance (6) Offer (6) Preliminary Negotiations (7) Written Memorials (8) Revocation (8) Acceptance (9) Mirror Image Rule (9) Acceptance by Mail (10) Acceptance by Performance (10) Acceptance by Silence (11) E-Commerce (11) Interpreting the Agreement (11) Ambiguous Terms (11) Filling Gaps (13)…

  • Essential Components of Contracts

    I. Components of Contracts The Restatement (Second) of Contracts 1. Assembly of normal law standards, with a few improvements not in the regular law, that are handy in elucidating the lion’s share standard. 2. Exceptionally compelling – while NOT a statute and tying on courts in essence, a few courts have received parcels to be…

  • Contracts Outline: The UCC and Restatement Second of Contracts

    Essential Supplements for Success in 1L Contracts: Contracts: Aspen Roadmap Law Course Outline (Aspen Roadmap Law Course Outlines) Emanuel Law Outlines: Contracts, Tenth Edition Contracts Generally When analyzing contractual issues you must first examine whether the contract is covered under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) or the Restatement Second of Contracts. The UCC will cover…

  • Contracts Condensed Outline – Law School

    < Essential Supplements for Success in 1L Contracts: Contracts: Aspen Roadmap Law Course Outline (Aspen Roadmap Law Course Outlines) Emanuel Law Outlines: Contracts, Tenth Edition Damages Expectation Damages The basic rule for the amount of damages is: The court will award the non-breaching party enough money to put that party in the position he would…

  • Criminal Procedure Attack Sheet

    Best Supplements for Criminal Procedure: 1L Law School Contracts outline based on the following books: Emanuel CrunchTime: Criminal Procedure, 7th Edition Example & Explanation: Criminal Procedure Constitution & Police, Seventh Edition (Examples & Explanations) Criminal Procedure, 2013 Case and Statutory Supplement Collateral Issues Exceptions Cont. US v Havens: the rationale of Harris permits use of…

  • Criminal Procedure Study Guide

    Best Supplements for Criminal Procedure: 1L Law School Contracts outline based on the following books: Emanuel CrunchTime: Criminal Procedure, 7th Edition Example & Explanation: Criminal Procedure Constitution & Police, Seventh Edition (Examples & Explanations) Criminal Procedure, 2013 Case and Statutory Supplement Crim Pro Study Guide Arrest, Probable Cause, Search Warrants   General Principles Fourth Amendment:…

  • Criminal Procedure Law School Outline

    Best Supplements for Criminal Procedure: 1L Law School Contracts outline based on the following books: Emanuel CrunchTime: Criminal Procedure, 7th Edition Example & Explanation: Criminal Procedure Constitution & Police, Seventh Edition (Examples & Explanations) Criminal Procedure, 2013 Case and Statutory Supplement General Reflections on Crim Pro & its Administration   Can stop people on a…

  • 1L Torts Outline

    Top 4 Supplements for 1L Torts: We need to consider two factors in Tort Liability Intentional torts: fault based torts (fault is required) Development of Liability based upon Fault Need some finding of fault to impose liability. If the D did not intend to fire the musket, there may be some circumstances where he is…

  • Criminal Law Short Outline

    Essential Supplements for Success in Crim Law: 1L Law School Criminal Law outline based on the following books: Examples & Explanations: Criminal Law, Sixth Edition Understanding Criminal Law Criminal Law The Role of the Criminal Law The Rational for Punishment Model Penal Code §1.02 Theories of Punishment Retribution Punishment is deserved simply because a ‘wrong’…