Podcast Episodes

Mastering the Bar Exam: Criminal Procedure - The Fifth Amendment (Module Three)

Miranda Rights.

Miranda v Arizona.

The case of Miranda v Arizona (1966) is a cornerstone of criminal procedure law. This landmark decision led to the establishment of what are now known as Miranda ri…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Mastering the Bar Exam: Criminal Law - Parties to Crime (Episode Three)

1. Principal Actors: Principals and Accomplices.

In criminal law, parties to a crime are classified based on their level of involvement in the commission of the crime. This classification is importan…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Overview of Copyright Law: Introduce what copyright is, its legal basis, and its importance in protecting creative works

Copyright law, at its core, is about protection and balance. It’s the legal framework that safeguards authors' and creators' rights while ensuring that the public can benefit from these works. As fut…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Mastering the Bar Exam: Constitutional Law - Separation of Powers (Session Three)

The Three Branches of Government.

The Constitution establishes a tripartite system of government, each branch with its distinct functions but interdependent on the others.

Legislative Branch (Congres…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Mastering the Bar Exam: Contracts and Sales: Introduction

Definition of a Contract.

"At its core, a contract is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties, with each party having specific obligations. Take, for example, buying a car. You ag…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Mastering the Bar Exam: Civil Procedure: Pleadings and Pretrial Procedures (Section Three)

Pleadings and Pretrial Procedures.

Complaints and Answers.

Pleadings are formal documents filed with the court that outline the parties' primary claims and defenses. They set the stage for the litiga…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Mastering the Bar Exam: Criminal Procedure - The Fourth Amendment (Module Two)

Welcome to Module 2, where we delve into the intricacies of the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution. This amendment forms the cornerstone of privacy rights and protections against unre…

Published on 2 years ago

Mastering the Bar Exam: Criminal Law - Principles of Criminal Liability (Episode Two)

Actus Reus (Guilty Act).

Let's begin with the concept of actus reus, or the guilty act. In criminal law, for a behavior to be considered criminal, there must first be an act or conduct that is prohib…

Published on 2 years ago

Mastering the Bar Exam: Civil Procedure: Jurisdiction and Venue (Section Two)

Subject Matter Jurisdiction.

Subject matter jurisdiction refers to a court's authority to hear a case based on the nature of the dispute. It's a threshold issue that determines whether a court can ad…

Published on 2 years ago

Mastering the Bar Exam: Constitutional Law - Introduction to Constitutional Law (Session Two)

The Powers of Congress (Commerce Clause, Taxing, and Spending Powers).

Commerce Clause.

The Commerce Clause, found in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, grants Congress the power to "regulate …

Published on 2 years ago