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