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