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1
What is a cold call in law school?
A failed exam
Being randomly called on in class
A disciplinary notice
A phone interview for a firm
2
What type of law governs disputes between individuals?
Administrative law
Criminal law
Civil law
Constitutional law
3
Who brings a criminal case to court?
Defendant
Prosecutor
Victim
Judge
4
Which court handles bankruptcy cases?
Supreme Court
Probate court
Bankruptcy court
Family court
5
What case is at the center of The Trial of the Chicago 7?
Anti-war protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention
Vietnam War draft dodging
Civil Rights March on Selma
Watergate
6
How long does law school typically take to complete in the U.S.?
5 years
2 years
4 years
3 years
7
Which test must student take to apply to law school in the U.S.?
LSAT
GRE
MCAT
SAT
8
On Marshall, which future Supreme Court Justice is portrayed?
John Marshall
Sandra Day O’Connor
Thurgood Marshall
Clarence Thomas
9
What shows “habeas corpus” protect?
Right to bear arms
Freedom of religion
Double jeopardy
Unlawful imprisonment
10
Which famous line is from A Few Good Men?
“Case Closed”
“Justice is served!”
“Order in the court!”
“You want the truth? You can’t handle the truth!”
11
What is the purpose of moot court?
Study law theory
Learn criminal procedure
Practice writing briefs
Practice oral arguments in simulated court
12
What is the profession of the main character in The Judge?
Defense lawyer
District attorney
Prosecutor
Private investigator
13
What is a precedent
A new law
A legal loophole
A punishment
A previously decided case used to decide future cases
14
What is the legal issue in Philadelphia?
Sexual harassment
Wrongful termination due to HIVA/AIDS diagnosis
Age discrimination
Defamation
15
What law school does Elle Woods attend in Legally Blonde?
Harvard
Princeton
Stanford
Yale
16
What is Atticus Finch defending Tom Robinson for in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Arson
Murder
Rape
Theft
17
What does “barred in a state” mean?
A lawyer works in a bar association
A lawyer was disbarred
A lawyer passed the bar exam in that state
A lawyer is banned from practicing
18
What is the blue book used for?
Bar exam prep
Grading rubrics
Legal citation formatting
Case law summaries
19
Which amendment provides the right to a speedy trial?
1st
8th
4th
6th
20
What does “1L” refer to?
First year of law school
Legal writing course
A type of legal internship
First level bar exam
21
Which subject is commonly taught in the first year of law school?
Maritime law
Animal rights law
Contract law
Space law
22
What is the U.S. Constitution considered?
Policy guide
Supreme law of the land
Court precedent
Statue
23
Which legal term means “guilty mind”?
Mens rea
Res ipsa loquitur
Actus renus
Habeas corpus
24
Who plays a corrupt lawyer in The Firm?
Tom Cruise
Leonardo DiCaprio
Matt Damon
Al Pacino
25
What GPA component is most important for law school admissions?
Major-specific GPA
Graduate GPA
Weighted GPA
Cumulative undergraduate GPA
26
What is law review?
A type of license
A internship
A required bar class
A student-edited legal journal
27
What is “Double Jeopardy”?
Suing the same person twice
Being tried twice for the same crime
Taking two plea deals
Losing two cases at once
28
In Liar Liar, what prevents the lawyer from lying?
A wish from his son
Truth serum
Court order
Polygraph machine
29
What’s the nickname for final law school exams?
Outlines
Midterms
Finals
The Curve Killer
30
What does the jury decide in 12 Angry Men?
Guilty
Mistrial
Hung jury
Not guilty
31
What is “Socratic Method” commonly used for in law school?
Group studying
Teaching by asking questions
Essay writing
Judicial internships
32
What type of lawyer is the protagonist in The Lincoln Lawyer?
Corporate lawyer
Family lawyer
Criminal defense attorney
Immigration lawyer
33
What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
One is civil, one is criminal
There is no difference
Misdemeanors involve contracts
Felonies are more serious crimes
34
What is clerkship?
A law school orientation
A paid summer job
A legal writing seminar
A position assisting a judge with legal research and writing
35
In My Cousin Vinny, what was Vinny’s obstacle in court?
No law degree
Corrupt judge
Biased jury
Lack of experience
36
What is the name of the final exam law student must pass to practice law?
Bar exam
LSAT
GRE
Final boards
37
What kind of law is the focus of Michael Clayton?
Constitutional law
Environmental law
Corporate law
Tax law
38
Which movie is based on a real environmental lawsuit?
Philadelphia
The Judge
My Cousin Vinny
Erin Brockovich
39
What is the required degree to become a lawyer in the U.S.?
PhD in law
LLM
JD
MBA
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In Just Mercy, what real life issue is the focus?
Wrongful incarceration and racial injustice
Cybercrime
Tax evasion
Environmental protection
