Category: Law School Outlines

Rhode Island Law School 1L Study Guide for Criminal Law I. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL LAW Criminal law focuses on society’s prohibition against certain actions and the subsequent punishment for those actions. It involves the principles, theories, and defenses of criminal law. Key Case: Robinson v. California (1962): The Supreme Court held that a California law…

Title: Rhode Island Law School 1L Study Guide for Contracts I. Introduction to Contract Law A contract is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties. It requires an offer, acceptance, mutual assent, consideration, capacity, and legality of the object. II. Offer In contract law, an offer is a promise to do or refrain…

Rhode Island Law School 1L Study Guide for Constitutional Law I. Constitutional Law Basics Constitutional law deals with the fundamental principles by which the government exercises its authority. It covers areas like the process of creating laws, the rights of individuals, and the establishment and role of political institutions. The U.S. Constitution: The supreme law…

Title: Rhode Island Law School 1L Study Guide for Civil Procedure I. Jurisdiction Jurisdiction is the authority given to a court to hear and decide cases. There are two primary types of jurisdiction: Personal jurisdiction and Subject matter jurisdiction. A. Personal Jurisdiction This is the power that a court has over the parties in the…

Pennsylvania Law School 1L Study Guide for Torts I. Introduction to Torts Torts is the body of law covering civil wrongs that aren’t the result of a breach of contract. It offers remedies for individuals who have suffered harm to their legal rights. II. Intentional Torts Intentional torts occur when a defendant purposefully inflicts injury…

Title: Property Law Study Guide for 1L Students – Pennsylvania I. Introduction to Property Law Property law governs the relationships between individuals and things. It defines what property is, how it’s used, who can use it, and what restrictions apply. The two primary types of property are real property (land and buildings) and personal property…

Pennsylvania Law School 1L Study Guide for Legal Research and Writing I. Legal Research Legal research is the process of identifying and retrieving information necessary to support legal decision-making. In its broadest sense, legal research includes each step of a course of action that begins with an analysis of the facts of a problem and…

Pennsylvania Law School 1L Study Guide for Criminal Law I. General Principles of Criminal Law A. Actus Reus (Guilty Act) Actus Reus refers to the physical action or conduct involved in a crime. It is a fundamental principle in criminal law that there must be a criminal act or omission before a person can be…

I. Offer and Acceptance In contract law, an offer is a proposal to enter into a binding agreement and acceptance is the manifestation of assent to the terms. A validly formed contract requires offer, acceptance, and consideration. Case: Lucy v. Zehmer (1954) Issue: Whether an apparent joke can be a valid offer. Rule: An outward…

Pennsylvania Law School 1L Study Guide for Constitutional Law Concept: Judicial Review Judicial Review refers to the concept that the judicial branch has the authority to review legislative and executive actions to ensure their compatibility with the U.S Constitution. Case: Marbury v. Madison Issue: Whether the Supreme Court has the authority to review and nullify…

Subject Matter Jurisdiction Subject matter jurisdiction refers to a court’s power to hear specific types of cases. In federal courts, it is mainly based on either a federal question (the case arises under the U.S. Constitution, federal laws, or treaties) or diversity jurisdiction (the parties are from different states or countries and the amount in…

Study Guide: Oregon Law School 1L Torts I. INTRODUCTION Torts law is a broad area of law that involves various civil wrongs. It allows individuals who have suffered harm to seek compensation from those who have caused it. This guide will delve into specifics applicable to the state of Oregon. II. INTENTIONAL TORTS Intentional torts…

Property: Property law dictates the legal relationships that govern personal and real property. It pertains to the rights individuals or entities have regarding the ownership, possession, control, use, and transfer of goods or land. Cases: Pierson v. Post – The capture rule (doctrine of capture) was established in this case, stating that an individual who…

Title: Oregon Law School 1L Study Guide for Legal Research and Writing I. Legal Research Legal research is the process of identifying and retrieving information necessary to support legal decision-making. It includes studying laws, statutes, regulations, legal articles and journals. A. Primary Sources of Law Primary sources are laws, orders, decisions, or regulations issued by…

Title: Oregon Law School 1L Study Guide for Criminal Law I. Introduction to Criminal Law Concept: The purpose of criminal law is to deter, punish, and rehabilitate offenders. It involves the prosecution by the state of a person for an act classified as a crime. Case: Beccaria’s On Crimes and Punishments (1764) IRAC: This is…

I. OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE A. Offer An offer is a manifestation of willingness to enter into a bargain, so made as to justify another person in understanding that his or her assent to that bargain is invited and will conclude it. Key cases include: Lucy v. Zehmer (1954): The court applied an objective test to…

Constitutional Law Study Guide for 1L Oregon Law School: I. Constitution Overview: The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It establishes the structure of the federal government and outlines the rights and freedoms of American citizens. Oregon’s constitution, adopted in 1857, also establishes the state government’s structure and protects the rights of…

Oregon Law School 1L Study Guide for Civil Procedure I. Introduction to Civil Procedure Civil procedure is the body of law that sets out the rules and standards that courts follow when adjudicating civil lawsuits (as opposed to procedures in criminal law matters). It concerns legal rules and practices affecting how cases are heard, the…

I. INTRODUCTION Torts, as a practical and theoretical field of law, focuses on civil wrongs, excluding breach of contract. This comprehensive study guide aims to provide an overview of Torts as taught in the Oklahoma Law School for the 1L year, focusing on the key concepts, notable case laws, and applicable rules. II. INTENTIONAL TORTS…

I. INTRODUCTION TO PROPERTY LAW Property law governs the relationship between individuals (or legal entities) and objects, and the relationships between individuals with respect to objects. These relationships can be complex, involving aspects of possession, enjoyment, exclusion, and transfer of rights. II. OWNERSHIP AND POSSESSION Ownership: The concept refers to the set of rights conferred…